According to the psychiatrists Richard Schwartz & Jacqueline Olds, the key lies in the difference between loneliness and solitude. Solitude, they explain, is something that we have actively chosen. It is characterized by an understanding that we will come back into connection with people again. It is any work, hobbies, or activities that we do […]

June.  Love is in the air.  Wedding bells are ringing! Have you ever wished you could have expressed your feelings to the groom and bride with a toast at a wedding you were at, but the thought of speaking publicly glued you to your seat instead? You’re not alone! Did you know that fear of […]

MAY- Mental Health Month  May is mental health month! Perfect timing for us New Yorkers, as the weather gets nicer and we can finally spend more time outdoors basking in the sun, let’s work not just on that glowing tan but also on glowing on inside!  The biggest and greatest accomplishments are those are those […]

Happy Mother’s Day! What’s the toughest part of being a mother? Making enough time for kids, romance, work, extended family, friends and… what am I forgetting? Oh wait, now I remember… Me! Unfortunately, the work that so many mothers do is underappreciated. The amount of time that most mothers spend raising their kids, cooking, and/or […]