EXCERPT Do we want children? While there are some areas where people feel comfortable compromising on—say, choosing a house a few miles out of a preferred neighborhood—the decision to have kids is not a gray area for most. That’s why Dr. Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D., says it’s essential to select a life partner who shares your same family-planning […]
Excerpt: There’s a thin line between being informed of current events — and digesting so much information that it leaves you feeling on edge constantly. Particularly in a climate where the news cycle is turbulent and 24/7, many people are triggered by the uncertainties and the ‘doomsday’ like headlines, according to psychologist Dr. Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D.
Excerpt: In Southern California, the transition from death and devastation to hope and jubilation has been particularly rapid. The state’s deadliest surge of COVID-19 peaked in January, but by early April, vaccines were readily available to most state residents. Last month, Gov. Gavin Newsom said California will fully reopen its economy June 15. On Monday, in
Reframe how you think about food and fitness. When you think of a big bowl of pasta, topped with yummy cheese and served with freshly-baked bread, how do you label the food? Is it ‘good’, ‘bad’ or is it, well, just food? One effective way to heal your mindset is to shift from giving meaning
Anxiety makes you irritable. When we’re feeling off balance, it shows. And often in not-so-pretty ways. Anxiety can cause us to become irritable, impatient and, well, flat-out grumpy, says Yvonne Thomas, PhD, a psychologist in Los Angeles. Though you shouldn’t force yourself to put on a happy face when you’re really struggling with anxiety, it’s
