The Blog
Be Patient
There is a sign in my office that reads: BE PATIENT. I had this sign custom-made as a not-so-subtle reminder of what I need to do EVERY day. Many of us, me included, have come to expect immediate gratification because we are used to everything happening at lightning speed in today’s world. When it comes to big things…
Why Do We Procrastinate?
I could tell you that I procrastinate at times because my dog requires a lot of love and attention, but we both know that would be an excuse. (Although he is kind of adorable and distracting, right?) But here’s a little secret: EVERYONE struggles with procrastination on some level. Whether you are a “habitual procrastinator” or a…
Are You Addicted To Your Phone?
Years ago, I had a therapist tell me that I would never have to worry about addiction because my “addiction to control” would always trump my addiction to addiction. Of course, she was being cheeky because we all know that EVERYONE is vulnerable to addiction, and addiction is a complex stew. It comprises biological components such as genetics,…
Taking STEPS For a New Mindset
This is me on Day One of my new hobby. Yes, I am trying to learn to play golf. How’s it going? Low and slow. My patience is low… and my game is slow. Learning something new is exciting AND humbling, but mostly, it is an exercise in self-compassion. In the latest episode of The OverThinker’s…
Summertime
SUMMER has arrived! Cue the social media posts of brightly painted toes on a chaise lounge, pool floaties, blended cocktails, backyard BBQs, wedding season, families at Disneyland, couples in front of the Eiffel Tower, beach reads, and kids playing in the surf. Summer is a time for vacation and play. For kids, it might mean summer camp, swimming pools,…
Mindfulness with Mark Feuerstein
In 2009, a lot of big things were happening in my life. I was moving to Maui with my family to work remotely while continuing my role as a television executive for the USA Network. This was eleven years BEFORE the pandemic, and it was unprecedented for people in Hollywood to telecommute, so it was quite…
Grief
Can we talk about grief? Like an uninvited guest, grief can take residence in the corners of our hearts and wreak havoc on our well-being. Grief is a natural response to loss, whether it is the passing of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or even the loss of a job. Renowned psychiatrist…
Do You Believe in Luck?
I hate to admit that I have always been a little superstitious. I “knock wood” when I share a piece of good news. I don’t walk under ladders. I always say “Bless you” when someone sneezes. And I believe in luck. I make wishes on dandelions. I carried a rabbit’s foot in the third grade. I have had…
