Dr. Yvonne Thomas – Psychologist / Psychotherapist, Los Angeles, CA
Have you recently gone through some life transitions that have left you feeling lost, stressed, or overwhelmed? Has a life transition occurred and you aren’t sure how to deal with and react to it? Change involves “growing pains.” Spring itself is a time of change, as winter turns to warmer weather. As welcome as this […]
EXCERPT: Set aside five minutes daily to share gratitude. As with any goal or resolution-setting, it’s vital to be realistic. After all, you would likely love to spend an hour in bed each morning, drinking coffee slowly and having deep, meaningful conversations with your partner. But your job, responsibilities, and perhaps, your children, prevent you
EXCERPT: Find your common ground. Your weekends may be filled with going to soccer matches and meal prepping for your kiddos, while your best friend goes to hot yoga and brunch, but there is likely still a common ground to be found. If you want to maintain your friendship, try your best to discover ways
EXCERPT: START SMALL With anything that causes us anxiety, taking baby steps is recommended before making a big leap. Psychologist Dr. Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D. says an impactful way to ease into conversations about money matters that may make you feel, well, fidgety, is by sharing one tiny piece of information to start. Something as simple as
EXCERPT: Skip the snacks. While you may hear your stomach grumble late in the evening, giving in to your popcorn or ice cream craving won’t win you any brownie points in bed. Eating too soon before bed can cause acid reflux and stomach discomfort, making it hard to sleep, warns psychologist Dr. Yvonne Thomas. “Instead, try
