Brain-Fry: How Multi-Tasking Leads to Burnout
Our minds are over-taxed, our energy dissipated across too many activities. But there is hope. . .
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Reflection
“I Can’t Breathe!”: How to tell that You’re Burning Out
Recognizing burn-out in everyday life I often see clients who are struggling with the cumulative demands of life. It seems that modern life is inimical to human wellness. Work, parenting, academics, quickly eat up the hours of the day, leaving us fatigued and spent. For responsible, functioning people, busyness happens by default. Our sense of
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How to Practice Mindfulness: A Guide for Beginners in 2026
Mindfulness practice has been around for over 3000 years. Sometimes people use “mindfulness” and “meditation” interchangeably. We can think of “meditation” as a more formal practice, as in practice that requires a form – such as sitting in a cross-legged position – and mindfulness as a more relaxed way of practice, something we can do
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The Chief Nourisher in Life’s Feast: The Importance of Sleep in Mental Health
Shakespeare knew well the fundaments of human vitality. In Macbeth, Shakespeare depicts the inevitable devastation when one is deprived of sleep, a most basic physical necessity. After murdering King Duncan, Macbeth realizes that his guilty conscience will give him no rest until he is reduced to dust. He bemoans sleep’s departure: Methought I heard a voice cry ‘Sleep no
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What is Mental Health in a Time of War?
The past year has been tumultuous for the world. In a span of weeks, things seemed to have further fallen into disaster. Carnage, destruction, chaos spread like vicious ripples across the globe. Conflict in the Middle East has seen widespread bloodshed, environmental devastation, disruption to commerce, political upheaval, and a stupendous shock to oil prices.
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Respite from Road Rage: A Mantra for All Drivers
Road rage can turn an ordinary commute into a test of patience. I live in a densely populated urban area. Traffic clogs the roads. Construction makes for long delays. I walk out onto the street and hear irate drivers leaning on their horns. As the daily commute becomes more frustrating, civility among commuters erode quickly.
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Tyranny of the Screen: Tips for Moderating Phone-Use
I used to remember all my friend’s phone numbers. Indeed, there was a time when my working memory served a practical utility. I could pick up the phone and dial friends and family at will, no device required, not even a note book. Today, with a pocket-sized super-computer in my hands, I do not need
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Meal Ordeal: How to Survive the Holiday Dinner
When a holiday dinner brings family tension “Baby, please come home,” pleads Darlene Love in her Christmas classic. We can imagine Bing Crosby’s rejoinder: “I’ll be home for Christmas, you can count me.” Every year, millions of travellers brave sleet and snow, bustling airports and wintry roads to return home to celebrate the holidays. Hours of labour
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The Grass is Greener on this Side of the Fence: Gaining Perspective on Life.
My wife and I have a favourite pastime. We take leisurely walks through unfamiliar neighborhoods, admiring the houses that we pass. Minimalist, modern homes tend to catch our attention. From the sidewalk, we note the architectural motifs, the complementary landscaping. Sometimes, if the home has large windows, we peer inside and appreciate the warm lighting,
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The Right Metaphor for Difficult Moments in Life
Ruby drops onto the couch, sighs as if she had been holding her breath for three days. Although only 43, fatigue traces the lines on her face, despair shades her complexion. Her vitality spent, she has barely made it to our session. With two young children and a busy career, Ruby is constantly on the
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