When people hear the words positive psychology, they may think of positive thinking, gratitude lists or being encouraged to look on the bright side. For someone who is grieving, overwhelmed or trying to adjust to a life that has changed in ways they did not choose,...
Most of us have felt capable and confident in one part of our lives, yet unexpectedly unsure of ourselves in another. We may know our subject well, have plenty of experience, and usually trust our judgement. Yet in the presence of a particular parent, manager,...
Some friendships end clearly. There is an argument, a betrayal or a conversation that makes it obvious something is over. Others fade in ways that are much harder to name. Messages become less frequent, plans take more effort, and somewhere along the way one person...
I love the song I’ll Meet You Halfway. Some months ago I found myself watching David Cassidy singing it on YouTube. One clip led to another, and then I started reading some of the comments from fans. I was a bit too young to really experience David Cassidy at the...
There are times when life feels crowded before the day has even properly begun. Often there is no single dramatic cause; it is the accumulation that does it. The unanswered email, the appointment still to be made, the paperwork on the kitchen bench, the thing at work...
