by Dr Aletta | Nov 23, 2016 | Anxiety, Relationships
“He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.” ~Epictetus, Greek philosopher and a very wise guy There are lots of reasons not to be crazy about this holiday. Putting up with kids that... 
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 | 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...
