by Dr Aletta | May 13, 2025 | Happiness, Inspiration, Self-Care, Uncategorized, Well-Being
rock/hard place. 5”X5”, watercolor & ink. painted by LVG Aletta When it’s hard to write I don’t write anything which is wrong. I’m learning through developing my visual art, painting, sketching, that the way to be creative is to practice my art...
by Dr Aletta | Dec 15, 2024 | Adulting, Happiness, Inspiration, Life Matters, Well-Being
Artists are known for their ability to express emotions, challenge norms, to see and create beauty that resonates with the world. However, the artistic journey often comes with unique challenges. The pressure to produce, the fear of failure, or the isolation of the...
by Dr Aletta | Oct 31, 2024 | Good Therapy, Inspiration, Positive Psych, Self-Care
Fifteen years ago I had had enough. I couldn’t take it any more. My life circumstances had changed almost overnight and I had to take matters into my own hands. It was time to get off the insurance panels. The decision to get off insurance panels was not an easy...
by Dr Aletta | Apr 13, 2024 | Good Therapy, Happiness, Inspiration, Life Matters, Positive Psych, Self-Care, Self-Esteem, Well-Being
I’ve recently embraced being an artist. Overall it’s been a mind-blowing journey but, me being me, it doesn’t take long for the path to be filled with rocks covered in anti-affirmation messages like: ‘You failed!’ Or, ‘You call yourself an artist?! Haha!’ Which brings...
by Dr Aletta | Oct 8, 2023 | Anxiety, Inspiration
Choose Discomfort Over Resentment Brené Brown This quote (one of my favorites) is all about avoidance and procrastination. Avoidance and procrastination, the twin demons of my psyche, generate anxiety and guilt. Dr. Brown offers the antidote to anxiety driven by guilt...
by Dr Aletta | Feb 3, 2022 | Inspiration, Life Candy
Cheap & Quick lift! { New nail color! Pick one up at Wegman’s along with some prepared pulled pork, green beans and mashed potato comfort food on your way home. Elvira G. Aletta, PhD, & CEO Founder, Explore What’s Next A Happy surprise Tweet! A shout...