Victoria's Blog

According to a recent report, while we may strive to be kind and compassionate in our communications with people, we’re bound to fall short sometimes. And one of the ways we do that in conversation is when we condescend, or talk down, to the other person.We’re being condescending when we speak to...

A recent article says there's a reason we dread looking at our Google calendars and other planners.Feeling too busy, or like we don't have time to do what we want, can lead to "time famine," according to Yale University psychology professor Laurie Santos. Time famine can lead to poorer work perfo...

Did you know there's a reason we dread looking at the stacked blue, yellow and green blocks on our Google or other time management/appointment calendars.Feeling too busy, or like we don't have time to do what we want, can lead to "time famine," according to Yale University psychology professor La...

Seems like we’re inundated with self-improvement content on a daily basis. A professional therapist notes that in the midst of chatter about how to become a better version of ourselves, there can be a heavy emphasis on resolutions. She says while that is well and good, resolutions that focus on a...

According to a recent article, setting ourselves up for a good day doesn’t just mean having a solid morning routine in place (though that’s important too). How we spend our evenings, the article states, is a key part of the equation, yet one that’s sometimes overlooked.The article goes on to say ...

And it only takes five minutes, according to a Harvard-trained psychologist!Burnout can sneak up on us without warning, according to a recent report. And the most common cause of burnout, of course, is our jobs. According to the World Health Organization, burnout is typically the result of "chron...

I’m one of many that often have long days that keep us busy with what’s unfolding in front of us. But by the end of the day, we may feel anxious and stressed.As quoted in a recent article, once our days end, we have fewer distractions from our anxiety, said Erica Basso, a psychotherapist and owne...

So here’s a recap of yet another article on how we can motivate ourselves. Unlike some other articles, this one seems to provide some relevant data and practical methods to implement.The article begins by stating that many people think that motivation is the key to changing habits — and that we e...

New year, new (or renewed) resolutions. These tips made sense to me and inspired new goals for 2024. Go On A Digital Diet.According to the author, we have to face that we’re all a bit guilty of overindulging in the “digital buffet”. The article further notes that mindlessly scrolling through soci...

The premise of a recent article is that We can take care of our brains like we do the rest of our body in order to help us think logically and strengthen our emotional processing throughout the day. The article goes on to point out that daily habits keep our brains healthy, and as we approach the...