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The Psychology of Horror Movies

First of all, let me acknowledge that this blog and my social media have taken a two-year break. A LOT has happened. To all of us: COVID....

The Psychology of Flexibility

A few weeks ago I was doing a lot of reflecting on flexibility (well, I don’t want to dismiss the fact that I have been doing a lot of...

The Psychology of Self-Care

I talk about self-care a lot. With my clients, with my friends and family, even in my blog before (see here and here). Just a quick...

The Psychology of Life after a Near Death Experience

My fiancé and I recently saw the movie The Big Sick. If you haven’t seen it, we both highly recommend it. I don’t want to spoil too much,...

The Psychology of Love

“I’m in love, I’m in love, and I don’t care who knows it!” – Buddy the Elf, but also, ME! I’m engaged! To the man of my dreams! He is...

The Psychology of Screens

No breaking news here: we are surrounded by technology and screens. For Valentine’s Day, my boyfriend and I went to a casual restaurant....

The Psychology of 30

30 is the new 20, 40 is the new 30. . . . However the saying goes: I am ready to be 30! My teenage years were trying, but fun. My 20’s...

The Psychology of Your First Home

I’m buying my first home! The search for the right one has taken me over a year. I’ve had multiple real-estate agents, showings, and more...

The Psychology of the Common Cold

I have been sniffling for seven days now. SEVEN. DAYS. *Caps indicate extreme frustration* Not only do I feel like crap (I just don’t...

The Psychology of Essential Oils

I’m sure you have heard of them by now: essential oils. Scented oils that are basically guaranteed to help with things like anxiety,...

The Psychology of Witnessing Trauma

It’s been a tough week. I went back and forth about the lens I wanted to take with this blog post concerning the Las Vegas shooting. I...

The Psychology of Pets

I like to call my dog, Murray, a “foster fail”. He and his brother were supposed to be temporary, until I helped find them their forever...