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Own your gaps, love your whole self! Your "gaps" are those aspects of yourself that are not in line with your ideal or perfect vision. We all have "gaps." Things we struggle to accept. Parts…

I'm not perfect. My friends and family would happily tell you that. But it may seem otherwise, from the distance of social media or hiding behind the "Doctor" title. I practice what I preach, but…

I want to learn Spanish. No, actually, I don't. I want to know Spanish! Desire is a good start, but how great is that desire? Is there commitment? Is there passion? Is there drive? Is there a…

What if you are good enough, just as you are? What if your New Year’s Resolution doesn’t involve a sweeping life change? Maybe, your life and your person, as they stand, are perfectly sufficient. Good.…

You’ve had mindful moments. You’ve already practiced mindfulness. You just don’t realize it. And you don’t realize it because you were just BEING, and not thinking. You were not trying to be mindful. And that’s…

You don’t have to be “crazy” to seek mental health treatment. This is a truth for two big reasons: We should all be focused on getting better, not just avoiding getting worse. Even the “healthiest”…

You can’t have it all! It sounds like I’m saying something mean to you right now. But this is just the simple fact. In life, there’s only so much time. There’s only so much effort…

So you want to improve? But do you...really? Our society is so obsessed with improvement and perfection - billions of dollars and myriad industries attest to this (my field included). However, being in my field,…

The Holiday Season doesn’t have to end with you pulling your hair out. Try these seven skills to create a more peaceful, joyful and mindful end to the year. Anticipate and prepare. Be proactive not reactive. What…

Are you multitasking as you read this? Eating? Watching T.V.? On the toilet? Driving?! Then you’re not mindfully present because your mind is divided. Mindful living is best summed up by two beliefs: Be here,…