by Dr Aletta | Apr 30, 2018 | Anxiety, Chronic Illness, Self-Esteem
Quick! What comes to mind? Going for an advanced degree? Diving off the high dive? Learn to speak French? Ask that cute boy out? Wear that dress in that bold color? Quit that soul-killing job? When I see people frozen in their anxiety I often ask this question. I... by Dr Aletta | Jul 15, 2009 | Life Candy
Vacation re-entry can be rough sometimes. First the annoyance of modern day air travel is enough to wipe out any acquired vacation serenity. My husband, John, couldn’t suppress ‘moo’ noises as we lined up in a crowded jet way waiting to board our plane. Usually...
by Dr Aletta | Jun 28, 2009 | Life Candy
The last time I took a vacation for two whole weeks was… I don't remember when. What I do remember is feeling like I needed a week to get relaxed, then the second week I actually relaxed. It was wonderful.Starting on Monday I'll be on vacation for two...
by Dr Aletta | May 24, 2009 | Self-Esteem
This morning was spent setting up the back yard patio and screened in porch for summer enjoyment. We in Western New York can't take this season for granted. Only a week ago there was a hard frost warning that had anyone with young basil already planted running for...
by Dr Aletta | May 13, 2009 | Mental Health
Envy, along with gluttony, are at the top of my vice list. It seems to know where the little holes are in my self-esteem fabric. It's embarrassing how jealous I can get.The other day, as I was chugging up an imaginary hill on my treadmill watching TV, I saw...