Posts by Lauren Robbins

Springtime is almost here… Today while I was enjoying the warm sun and fresh air, I started to think about the hope of spring.  Springtime can be particularly joyful in…

I sit down to write these words at the start of yet another gray, damp and gloomy day, the fourth or fifth in a row. It’s beginning to feel endless…

Have you ever yelled at your child?  Have you ever told a lie?   Have you ever not followed through on a promise?  If you answered yes to one or…

prevent Are you exhausted? Do you dread your upcoming day? Have you noticed yourself becoming more pessimistic about your work even though you previously enjoyed it? Do you feel like…

We live in a society full of social expectations. Social expectations to be flawless at our jobs, flawless as partners, flawless as parents, flawless as children, flawless as friends, flawlessly…

process I attended a day long mindfulness retreat a few weeks ago designed to focus on finding and practicing self compassion and acceptance. In between powerful yet peaceful meditations we…

Have you ever thought about your thoughts? This process of thinking about your thoughts (called “metacognition”) may seem odd at first, but it is actually very important. There is a…

Let me tell you a joke.  Why do bananas have to put on sunscreen before they go to the beach? Because they might peel!  Wow that was a good one,…

Motivation is defined as the willingness and/or desire to do something. In the New Year, many of us make resolutions, set new goals, and tackle the year with a fresh…

Overgeneralization Cognitive distortions are viewed as patterns of thought that reinforce a person’s negative thoughts or emotions. These distortions can interfere with how someone perceives a conversation, event or relationship.…