by Dr Aletta | Dec 23, 2016 | Holidays, Relationships
Yup, times have changed. What used to be considered a cute duet between a couple sharing a winter evening together has a wee bit of an uncomfortable feel these days. I heard about this new version on NPR and thought it was worth a share in case you haven’t heard... 
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 10, 2009 | Life Candy, Self-Esteem
My friend, Linda Groat, owner of Simply Back to Basics Organizing and Coaching, helped me reclaim my home office space, making it a much more enjoyable space to work in. Because that project worked so well I wondered if she could help me get through the frenzy of... 
by Dr Aletta | Nov 24, 2009 | Relationships, Self-Esteem
In yesterday’s post, When Spending the Holiday with Family is Like Walking Into a Minefield, suggestion #5 reads: See the humor whenever you can. Humor is a magical de-stressor. We get so serious and intense about our lives we often fail to lighten up. I know...
