Why do we need alone time? Alone time is underrated in our society. There is a push to be extroverted, to be around people, to not be "lonely" or a "loner." However, spending time alone can be one of the most healthy things that we do...
Don't know how to set boundaries with family over the holidays? Setting boundaries with family is hard, but especially over the holidays. Some people don't share that experience--they can't wait to get home for Christmas and spend time with their parents and extended families. This is...
Emotions are part of the human experience. Everyone, however logical they appear to be, is guided at least in part by their feelings. Emotions often get a bad rap. Who hasn't heard someone say "you/he/she's so emotional!," as if it's a bad trait? In our society,...
How to Cope When Life Isn't Fair We all know that life isn’t fair but how do you cope with it? Bad things happen to good people, and vice versa. Unfortunately, you can accept this on an intellectual level, yet still feel frustrated and angry when things...
Stress Can Make You Depressed Stress has a bad reputation, but it is useful in moderation. For instance, it can give you the push you need to meet a deadline at work. However, long-term stress can lead to full-blown depression. To understand why, we’re going to...
Before I Had A Baby...
Whether you were dating your partner for just a few months or making plans to settle down, it's hard changing your status to single. Fortunately, dealing with a break-up hurts less when you set a game plan. Here are five simple steps to help you...
Why Did You Become a Therapist? Becoming a Therapist is not the typical Asian American career. I was lucky enough that I was naive enough to follow my dreams despite all the potential impracticalities. It wasn’t easy but I know for sure that this was what...
Lia, I feel so overwhelmed with all the things and activities that are on my plate! I don’t want to miss out on stuff but sometimes I feel like I’m just going to activities to “get it over with” and then it’s on to the next!...