Dear Reader, Imagine you're running a marathon. Instead of focusing on the race, you find yourself worrying about how long it will take for you to get there, how many more kilometers are left, whether you have enough energy for the race... and so on. Your mind is already distracted by the finish line, instead of concentrating on putting one foot in front of the other. Does this sound familiar? The story of waiting is one you and I can relate to and let's face it, waiting can be hard,...
27 days ago • 2 min read
Dear Reader, In today’s fast-paced world, productivity is often glorified as the ultimate measure of success. We’re encouraged to check off every task, seize every opportunity, and constantly push ourselves to do more. However, this relentless drive to get things done can quickly turn into an unhealthy addiction. When productivity becomes a source of stress rather than accomplishment, it can cloud our judgment, disrupt our well-being, and create a cycle where we’re working harder but feeling...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
“You think like Daddy.” These are the words I told my sister, who is 7 years younger than me. She’s an ER physician in the US and was visiting for a few days. I took her out to lunch so we could spend some much-needed sister time together. We talked about work, family, adult friendships, new beginnings, relationships. It was a much-needed conversation because my sister a self-professed overthinker. And so is our Dad… also a self-professed overthinker. And in that moment, she reminded me so...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Dear Reader, I still remember one of the last times I introduced myself as an ER doctor. It felt weird because at that point, I was doing psychotherapy more than anything else. It was the work I was passionate about, the work I felt called to. But there was a part of me that hadn’t quite let go of my former career. So I led the introduction with my old title.Because it was familiar, it still sounded impressive.And importantly, I hadn’t yet grieved what I was leaving behind. Leaving emergency...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, Our ambition and trying to be productive can sometimes come with a hefty price. Having a very demanding job or running a busy business can make work seem like a hungry monster that eats up every spare moment and every ounce of your energy, while starving the things that are most precious to you. But what if you could be great at work AND protect what matters most: your health, your peace, your most valuable relationships? It’s possible, and it starts with knowing your PRIORITIES....
3 months ago • 2 min read
“I’m tired. And I’m tired of being tired!” This is one of the most common things I hear in my therapy practice. Sometimes my clients can’t even find the right words. They’ll say, “I feel… I don’t even know how I feel.” And then I’ll gently offer:“Tired?” And they respond, “Yeeesss! Exactly.” There are many reasons for tiredness, especially the type that some of my clients may even describe as weariness. It could be physical, emotional, spiritual... and as a mental health therapist, I look...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, I remember the first time I told a client that I had struggled to figure out a sleep routine with both of my kids. She was a new mother, and she was EXHAUSTED. She had tried everything to get her son to sleep. The whole experience was draining her. It was affecting her confidence, and it was taking a toll on her mental health. In one of our sessions, I could tell she was discouraged and overwhelmed. So I decided to share a bit of my own story. I told her how I struggled to sleep...
4 months ago • 2 min read
Dear Reader, April was a full month for me. I travelled quite a bit... some for fun, joyful reasons and others for more difficult ones. But one of the highlights was celebrating my Dad’s 70th birthday with my family! For the first time, all three generations - my parents, my three siblings, spouses, and grandkids - were in the same place. It was truly special. As a family, one of the conversations we always find ourselves returning to is the topic of PARENTING. My husband and I love talking...
5 months ago • 2 min read
A Bi-Weekly Newsletter Imagine this: It's 6AM and you're sitting, pen and journal in hand, struggling hard, trying to think of something to be grateful for. I've been there. Several months ago, I made it a habit to reflect on the past 24 hours and write down 3 specific things I was grateful for. And that morning I was STRUGGLING because the day hadn't ended well. Then suddenly, I remembered something huge! I had received an unexpected bonus payment that doubled my income that month. When I...
10 months ago • 1 min read