by Dr Aletta | Dec 28, 2018 | Adulting, Anxiety, Relationships
Around this time of year, along with the presents and twinkle lights, there are people holding their breath. They are holding their breath because they are in a relationship that isn’t working and they’re waiting for the right time to break up. If you are...
by Dr Aletta | Dec 13, 2017 | Family Matters, Kids, Parenting
Be kind yourself. That’s the start. I think we can all agree on that, right? Not as easy as it sounds, especially if we did not grow up with the greatest role models. My husband grew up with yellers. Everything sounded like an argument, even if it...
by Dr Aletta | Nov 10, 2015 | Self-Esteem, Stress
Like many women, with the #metoo movement growing stronger and more vocal, I reflected on my own workplace experience. Did I ever experience sexual harassment or assault? Experiences that I pushed down into silence because no one would believe me? No memories bubbled...
by Dr Aletta | Nov 23, 2011 | Family Matters, Relationships
1) Be honest with yourself! Once you’re honest with yourself and can say, “Yes, as much as I love them, my family is messed up,” you can begin to make plans to cope. 2) Ask yourself what you really want. You may be surprised by the answer. You may...
by Dr Aletta | Dec 31, 2009 | Body/Mind, Mental Health
It's New Year's Eve and many people are making resolutions. For a lot of us our resolutions are all about becoming healthier: exercising more, eating better and once and for all giving up smoking or drinking too much.Yesterday's post defined what...