EXCERPT: “When you imagine a proposal, you probably think of all the clichés – getting down on one knee, hiding the ring in a dessert, and, of course, the shock and awe of a well-planned surprise. While that’s a lovely picture, it’s not exactly healthy for an engagement to be a total surprise to your…
Excerpt… “According to psychologist Dr. Yvonne Thomas, Ph. D., any measure we can take to feel more like ourselves can make a difference. ‘By preventing oneself from not making an effort and slipping into more apathy, helplessness, or distress, a person can hold onto his or her sense of self-pride and proactively put some energy…
Excerpt: Give yourself credit For some, it’s much easier to focus on the shortcomings rather than the successes of their year. Sure, you made some mistakes. Maybe you even fell a little short on some of your goals. But you also had some peaks and experiences that warrant a celebration. As Los Angeles psychologist Dr….
