A show that’s all about love has become all about the money: These days, it looks like most everyone who goes on a reality TV show is looking for more clout, which will then transfer to online sponsorships and dollars. The good news is that most of these reality show contestants are still choosing to […]
These are uncertain times: I think the word for these times should be “uncertainty.” As the back-to-school season begins and children are returning to the classrooms, neither the kids nor their parents know what to expect. Here, in Toronto, we have a pretty high — close to 80% — vaccination rate, among eligible candidates, but […]
Politics can drive us crazy: In the New Year, shortly after the Capitol Insurrection in the United States, I wrote an article about how political polarization is terrible for our mental health. I had also written just prior to that about how the politics of division are driving people crazy. These days, with the fourth […]
Note: This previous article was updated in August 2021 Black Lives Matter Despite the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Black Lives Matter protests are ongoing. And that’s a good thing. It reminds me of the #Time’sUp and #MeToo movement, when things reached a tipping point and there was no turning back. No-one could pretend […]
Human interactions at their most fascinating: Watching the Bachelor franchise is always fun, because it provides an endless stream of fascinating human interactions. Last night, Katie’s Bachelorette journey came to a close with an engagement to Blake. I wasn’t sure what to think of this ending because the circumstances leading up to it were so […]
Abuse isn’t only physical: Everyone wants good relationship, whether in their personal life or at work, but sometimes it’s hard to realize that you’ve gotten yourself into a bad one. If your partner is physically assaulting you, it’s clear that you’re in an abusive romantic relationship; if your boss is constantly screaming at you, it’s […]
Anticipatory dread: Confrontation. Doesn’t the word send chills down your spine? When you contemplate talking to a friend, family member or romantic partner about something they did to upset you or something you need them to do differently, does it fill you with dread? You might imagine the other person becoming upset or angry — […]
Effective communication is crucial, in the post-pandemic era: Over the years, I’ve written a lot about effective communication. These skills are more vital than ever before, as we’re living in a time of rampant misinformation, misunderstanding and miscommunication. And now that we’re starting to come together after many months of social isolation, effective communication is […]
Socializing is a skill: With the mass distribution of vaccines against COVID, the world is slowly re-opening. Many of us have spent the last sixteen months relatively isolated. Those who live in a family unit have only been in contact with the same few people all this time. Those who live alone have had minimal […]
Time for a wellness tune-up: Summer is here and it’s the perfect time for a health and wellness tune-up. We’ve been cooped up indoors for so long that we could all benefit from a check-in. It will help us to clarify what we need in order to feel better, moving forward. Whether you’ve decided on […]
