If ___ Then ___

If ___ Then ___

“Once I get those new shoes then I’ll be all set to head to the gym and start working out.” “Once I get back from vacation, then I have this whole new diet plan I’ll start.” “Once I get through this project at work, then I’ll dial back...
Pandemic Productivity Anxiety, pt.2

Pandemic Productivity Anxiety, pt.2

In the previous post I described a feeling of frustration, guilt, and/or shame over a sense of ‘un-accomplishment’ during this pandemic. Specifically, this feeling stems from desired pursuits we carry in the back of our minds, that have become more present...
Flip the Damn Switch Already!

Flip the Damn Switch Already!

Recently, I was struck by similar comments from several patients.  The gist was, “Man, I’m really sick and tired of talking about this.”   One of the patients had recently made some actual changes – ones that directly related to his reasoning for coming to...
Dichotomy 101

Dichotomy 101

I want to present what I believe is a fundamental concept in thinking about ourselves. Dichotomy underlies how we relate to ourselves (internally) and the world (externally). Bear with me as this post may be a bit dry, but it will be an important base on which to...