Fun and Play and You. Yes, You.
When was the last time you had fun? No really, think about it: the last time you truly had fun. You weren’t stressed or worried, but you were fully engaged in something that you enjoyed, maybe even oblivious of time passing, voluntarily acting out something because of the pleasure it…
The Art of Giving
It’s the season of giving and receiving. We’ve all lived long enough to know that some of us are better at giving and receiving than others. And you’ve all been reading this blog long enough to know you’re a captive audience of what’s basically a collection of my opinions. Buckle…
Gratitude Your Attitude
It’s coming. The train is about to be full steam ahead. It’s about to be hustle and bustle, family gatherings and all those bring, decorating and all that brings, buying gifts and all that brings, holiday baking, traditions and obligations, time crunches, money crunches…Oh. My. Goodness. Not all of these…
Breaking Bad (Habits)
What’s your worst habit? Besides making really bad puns (you should hear the ones I don’t say out loud), I have this really bad habit of hitting snooze. A lot. I have to set my alarm 45-60 minutes earlier so I can sleep in 10 minute intervals for upwards of…
Conversation: How to Talk to People
I hear this a lot: “I’m just so awkward. I really don’t like talking to people. I don’t even know what to say most of the time.” I hear ya, and with everyone’s faces stuck in their cell phones (*guilty*), the situation’s not about to get any better. But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t…
A Phoenix from the Ashes
Where to start with a blog? I think the beginning is a very good place to start. Besides, Phoenix Rising’s beginnings are fascinating. We didn’t just start with a few psychiatrists looking to stake a claim. Our story is bigger than that. We saw a wrong that we needed to…
