\”This is toxic positivity, and according to Yvonne Thomas, a Los Angeles-based psychologist specializing in grief and loss, it is an act that “interferes in an artificial way with a person being able to genuinely be in touch and feel their feelings, even if those feelings are not so pleasant but appropriate to the given […]
Excerpt: Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D., a Los Angeles-based psychologist who specializes in life transitions, motivation and self-esteem said the key is to start with something small that you know you can do. “If you want to eat more vegetables, start with one Brussels sprout,” she said. “Mini steps are still leading to the end result, which
Excerpt: First, it’s important to understand why many of us fail to follow through. The biggest explanation is that old habits die hard. “Change in general is difficult because people are used to doing what they’ve done or not done for a lot longer than they’ve been trying to make a change,” says Yvonne Thomas,
Do you want to get a great head start on 2023? Are you looking to take a real, tangible step forward in your life in the new year? The truth is that you don’t have to wait for the calendar to turn over to do so. A major part of giving yourself the best chance
In a world in which people can be so busy and focused trying to keep up with their own responsibilities, obligations, and stresses, it can be hard to feel connected to and compassionate with each other. Yet, if a person makesa conscious effort, it is possible to live a life demonstrating kindness. Los Angeles Psychologist
