by Dr. Kim | Dec 3, 2019 | Anxiety, Families, Friendship, Holidays, Mindfulness, Reslience, Self-Care, Stress Management
The Holiday Nutcracker The German tradition says that the Nutcracker gives good luck and protection to your household. It’s a symbol of power and strength, and if you’ve seen the ballet, it can ward off enchanted rats and dance a pas de deux. I digress....
by Dr. Kim | Dec 1, 2019 | Awe, Loving Kindness, Psychology
A Sense of Vastness The holiday season can inspire a sense of wonder, even as we leave childhood and enter the world of “adulting.” It’s a time when we can revisit childhood traditions, bask in the twinkling lights, even sled full speed down a hill...
by Dr. Kim | Nov 26, 2019 | Anxiety, Burnout, Families, Gratitude, Mindfulness, Reslience, Stress Management
Feeling thankful? Not so much. Thanksgiving. It’s the kickoff to holiday season–one of the most wonderful (and stressful) times of the year. Aside from the turkey (or tofurky), stuffing, and cranberry sauce, it’s a time to be with family and give...
by Dr. Kim | Nov 20, 2019 | Loving Kindness, Mindfulness, Psychology, Reslience, Self-Care
What do you need to hear? All human beings have needs. Abraham Maslow described these needs in a hierarchy from basic needs (i.e., physiological needs like air and water and the need to feel safe) to the highest level of self-actualization (i.e., self-fulfillment). In...
by Dr. Kim | Nov 7, 2019 | Creativity, Human Development, Psychology, Reslience
We often put creativity into a box–either you are a creative person or you aren’t. But research shows that creativity doesn’t work that way. We all have the capacity to create, and we can learn to cultivate that creativity throughout our lives....
