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Technology is an amazing communication facilitator. Not too long ago, who could have imagined talking virtually face to face with a friend or relative on the other side of the world? What about sending emails to anyone, anywhere, anytime from the comfort of home? Being always available is great…or is it? We now know that being “on call” 24/7 is not a good thing. Our minds need time to de-stress from the continuous connectivity, as our brains need to relax and recharge. Being available for after- hours work related communications with their inherent stress inducing content hinders our ability to […]

As the weather stays cold and dreary many are focusing on their disappointments. While it is still early in the year there is already talk of giving up on New Year’s resolutions and losing faith in accomplishing one’s goals. Instead of capitulating it might be better to take a realistic look at our objectives. Are we taking on too much at once and setting ourselves up for failure? Are we planning well enough to ensure achievement? Is there a “you will never accomplish anything” tape from the past playing in our head? Here is a possible plan: Break down your […]

While knowing that nothing and no one in life is perfect, it can be challenging to internalize this concept. “A grade of 90% on a test, that’s too bad, should have gotten 100%,” “Lost a half a pound this week, but the goal was 1 pound. Failed again.” And on and on. Seeking constant perfection makes one miserable.In convincing themselves that things must be perfect, individuals are doomed to a life of disappointment. Being a perfectionist means that one is never good enough, and others are likely to be viewed as not good enough either. Perfectionists often become anxious, depressed and […]