Illusions of Inadequacy
“Why aren’t I more…?” You’ve finished the question; we all have. You remember when. You looked at someone who was more accomplished, attractive, healthier, popular, etc. and you felt like … Continue reading
I’m Sorry—My Mistake
Have you noticed that no one wants to take responsibility for mistakes or even for simply not knowing everything? Recently, my husband spent four hours on the telephone with an … Continue reading
Give Me Clear Skin or Give Me Death!
Would you die for clear skin or white teeth or good sex-on-demand? “Die” as in live no more? Most of us have made jokes about the disclaimers that run below … Continue reading
An Imperfect Holiday Celebration
The annual movie White Christmas reflects an expectation many of us hold, namely, a holiday should be perfect. For example, Christmas has to be white. I remember crying when I … Continue reading
Pessimism is Over-Rated as a Way of Life
What worries you today? What’s not so good in your world? How easy it is to create a long, long list. After each of the many workshops I’ve conducted, I … Continue reading
