Our minds are meaning-making machines. We notice a behavior, gather a few details, and almost instantly create an explanation. A coworker does not respond, so we decide they are dismissive. A client misses an appointment, so we wonder whether they are committed. A...
A cancer diagnosis can divide life into two distinct parts: before cancer and after cancer. In an instant, everyday concerns may be replaced by medical appointments, treatment decisions, changing family roles, financial worries, and an uncertain future. Even when...
“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re probably right.” Although often attributed to Henry Ford, this quote beautifully captures one of psychology’s most influential discoveries: Our beliefs about ourselves shape what...
December invites us to slow down. To reflect, rest, and ready ourselves for what’s next. In a culture that prizes productivity, this season offers a quieter kind of wisdom: that rest is also growth, and endings are fertile ground for new beginnings. Carl Rogers taught...
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