What should you do when you find out that you made a mistake? We have many options, some better than others. Let’s look at the not-so-good options. We can deny that a […]
Balance & Change: The Do’s and Don’ts of Owning and Fixing Mistakes
Balance and Change: After achieving a goal, what is next?
Okay, you have had a major goal, perhaps planning a wedding, a career goal, or buying a house, and you just achieved it! Congratulations! After the celebration, there is often a sense […]
Balance & Change: What Makes a Good Partner?
The other day, I had an interesting conversation with a young woman contemplating marriage to her boyfriend. She asked me how someone knows if they have found the right partner and what […]
BALANCE & CHANGE: Being real and finding meaning
The holidays are here. That sentence can be met with a smile or a groan. Or both. Yes, the holidays can be very stressful. Yes, they can be very joyful. The bottom […]
BALANCE & CHANGE: How to Sleep Well
Recently, several clients told me they are having sleep issues, so I decided to use this column to discuss good sleep hygiene. I love that phrase. We use the term hygiene to […]
Balance & Change: Good, Bad, or Indifferent Everything Changes
Today, at this moment, life may be very difficult. I get that. We all have gone through times when life has been challenging. But do you remember what life was like a […]
Balance & Change: Enjoying the Journey and the Spice
I admit it. I am one of them. It is September, and I start looking for pumpkin spice lattes. It must be a regular part of my day by the time we […]
Balance & Change: Perspective
Are you a glass-half-full or glass-half-empty kind of person? These days, with bad news coming at us like a torrent every day, it is challenging to keep a positive outlook. It can […]
BALANCE & CHANGE: Engage and Connect by Michelle Gottlieb, Psy.D., MFT, LPCC © 2023
There is a great old song about people needing people, which speaks much truth. We do need people. Humans need connection. We know that children who do not have a healthy attachment […]
BALANCE & CHANGE: Three Communication Skills to Get What You Need
Some people feel that when they are angry that the best way to deal with it is to express it, often loudly. What may be surprising to many is that it is […]
