Excerpt: Psychologist Yvonne Thomas, PhD, says even when it\’s hard, the higher road is the always the best choice. \”It\’s good for your personal happiness because you uphold, not sacrifice, your values and a more appropriate, healthier code of conduct. You avoid compounding the situation by stooping to the level of poor or unhealthy behavior yourself, […]
EXCERPT: No matter your age, your relationship status, your job title or your Instagram following, there’s one underlying factor that connects all of us: happiness. As life naturally ebbs and flows, there are bound to be times—whether they last for months or years—where we don’t feel 100 percent. Even if you aren’t clinically depressed or
EXCERPT: I have been working with clients for over 25 years as a psychologist in Los Angeles on a variety of issues. Over these years, I have continually seen the negative effects of people holding onto doubt, draining their energy and depleting them in many different ways physically, cognitively, and emotionally. Read more here.
EXCERPT: You live and seek a balanced lifestyle: \”This is a sign of health because it means you won\’t neglect important aspects of your life, such as your loved ones, your fitness, or your emotional health. Balance allows you to function and live in a more complete way.\” —Yvonne Thomas, PhD, psychologist. Read more here.
EXCERPT: When I was single, I remember spending hours mentally preparing myself for first dates. I\’d run through conversation topics to bring up if we reached an awkward silence. I\’d memorize online dating profiles. But this didn\’t safeguard me against first date mistakes. Apparently, some of the most common dating conventions end up setting us back.
