People often come to therapy and ask about “the secret of a happy life,” wondering what they do wrong because they experience unhappiness. This question reflects a common misconception about what we can expect of our lives and ourselves; it deservers some discussion.
The Importance of Being Useful
Many times, people complain that they no longer feel “useful.” Perhaps a father has injured himself on the job and can no longer work regularly. A mother who, because of illness, cannot attend to her children as she would like may feel guilty. Someone might express having no purpose simply because they have retired and […]
Exercise and Emotional Well-Being
Greetings and welcome to our blog! Everyone has probably heard the incessant chatter from self-help TV personalities or anyone on the Oprah Network about the benefits of daily exercise. While I’m not one to hop on the bandwagon of every trend that’s compelling enough for a soundbite on your nightly news, the advice about exercise […]