The Myth of Work-Life Balance
If you’re anything like me, the phrase “work-life balance” can feel like an impossible goalpost. It’s this alluring idea we’re all sold: If we just organize better, try harder, or wake up earlier, we’ll finally find that perfect equilibrium between thriving at work; raising happy, healthy kids; maintaining a loving relationship; staying fit; and having […]
Burnout Recovery: How to Recharge Without Guilt
Burnout. It’s that dreaded combination of exhaustion, overwhelm, and detachment that creeps in when you’re trying to do everything for everyone. And if you’re like me—a high-achieving, people-pleasing woman—it can feel impossible to admit when you’re burned out, let alone take a step back to recover. The good news is that burnout isn’t permanent. With […]
The Problem with Personality Testing
Why Most Personality Tests Don’t Really Know You – Here’s What Science Has to Say Have you ever taken a personality test that presented you with your “true self”? Maybe it labeled you a “Mediator,” a “Commander,” or an “Advocate.” These titles can feel so validating, right? They tell us we’re unique in some oddly […]
Personality Change is Possible
Have you ever taken an online personality quiz? What about a career aptitude test in high school or a strengths assessment at work (e.g., Myers Briggs Type Indicators)? These are examples of using personality tests to promote “staying in your lane.” But what if personality was not etched in stone? What if, instead of playing […]
Who Do You Want to Be?
Every moment of every day, whether you realize it or not, you decide where to direct your energy. Values are how you want to spend this time: What you want to do with your life and who you want to be. Unlike goals that can be checked off a list, values represent the direction you want to be headed. […]
What Personality Is and Is Not
According to psychologists, personality is your characteristic way of thinking, feeling and behaving. Are you a person who tends to think about situations in your life more pessimistically, or are you a glass-half-full kind of person? Do you tend to get angry when someone cuts you off in traffic, or are you more likely to […]
I’m a Clinical Psychologist – Here’s How I’m Coping With Election Anxiety
If you aren’t living under a rock, you’re probably aware that the 2024 presidential election is in full swing. The uncertainty surrounding the is outcome is likely to stir up anxiety for many Americans. Regardless of your side of the political aisle, you’re likely to find yourself glued to your browser or TV, watching results […]
