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 | Aug 18, 2014 | Inspiration, Self-Esteem
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” ~Anais Nin Don’t you love that quote? I don’t know how many women I’ve met who say this quote is an all time favorite. Why does... 
by Dr Aletta | Aug 6, 2014 | Happiness, Relationships
“There are no strangers here. Only friends you haven’t yet met.” ~William Butler Yeats Friendships are a big factor in health and happiness. People with active friend circles apparently live longer and report higher levels of life satisfaction. Sure,... 
by Dr Aletta | Mar 16, 2014 | Relationships, Self-Esteem
When was that Moment of Truth for you? When you realized there are certain words in our culture used almost exclusively to keep us down. Words like ‘Bossy!’ For me, it was when someone I love and trust called me that other word that starts with a ‘B.’ Many, many years... by Dr Aletta | Jul 1, 2013 | Relationships, Video
So I had a relapse of my kidney problem again which means I have to go back on the prednisone which (surprise!) I hate. This knocked me for a loop because I felt fine. I’d gone off the prednisone completely for a month after being on it for over a year. But...
