My past contributions to PsychCentral and The Huffington Post offer perspectives on a variety of topics.  Below, you can browse through a selection of articles.

How to Deal with an Especially Cruel Inner Critic  October 2nd, 2018

It’s common for you to have a running commentary in your mind that sounds something like this:  You’ll never get that job. You’re not smart, cool or creative enough. That fight was all your fault. You don’t belong at that party with those accomplished people. You’ll never finish that project. You’ll never achieve that goal… 

The Wonders of Willpower  October 26th, 2016

When we consider tackling a difficult goal, the word “willpower” often comes to mind.  Breaking down the word leaves us with two distinct parts that comprise a whole: your will, and your power.  Do you have the will (i.e. ability, desire, and intention) to exercise power (i.e. strength, capacity, and faculty) in embracing the journey…