Self Development

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“Control What You Can:” Breaking Down This Not-so-easy Action Into 5 Manageable Steps

Terrified, exhausted, super scared, fearful, bracing, holding, preparing, anxious, fatigued, dreading, panicked, hopeful, fierce, steady.... >>

How to Cope with Missing People

One of the hardest things about living through a pandemic is being separated from people... >>

Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: Part 2

My last blog addressed the challenge of maintaining enthusiasm for life at a time when... >>

Experts at Home: Dr. Daniel Zamir on Tools for Living in Anxious Times

In this Experts at Home conversation, Dr. Lisa Firestone talks with Dr. Daniel Zamir about... >>

I see you. I hear you. It is so: The powerful tool of acknowledgment in achieving self actualization

Have you ever worked hard to complete a task, and your efforts seemed to go... >>

The Paradox of Life During Coronavirus

In the time of COVID-19, life has changed. Many of us feel simultaneously overwhelmed and... >>

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Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: Part I

The beginning of this month marks a half year of being quarantined in my home.... >>

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Dealing With Today’s Trauma

Two weeks ago, I was talking to a friend who has been depressed. Because of... >>

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Three Ways to Beat Your Insecurity

For many of us, not a day goes by where we aren’t affected by insecurity.... >>

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Are You Feeling Insecure?

One of the biggest afflictions I see people struggle with is insecurity. This is in... >>