Human Trilogy

It’s a natural reaction to ask “ Why me? ” when life throws unexpected challenges your way. Whether it’s a job loss, a relationship breakdown, or any sudden hardship, that question often becomes an endless loop in your mind. But here’s the catch; dwelling on “Why me?” can keep you stuck far longer than the problem itself. When you ask “ Why me ?”, your brain triggers a stress response. Stress hormones flood your body, and the part of your brain responsible for clear thinking

Here’s the hard truth: we take things personally far too often. Think about those times you spent the entire day wondering why a friend didn’t call back or why someone suddenly seemed distant. It’s easy to ask, “Did I do something wrong?” or “Is this about me?” But the reality? Most of the time, it’s not. Imagine if we didn’t take things personally and recognized that people's reaction had nothing to do with us, how many times could we have spared ourselves unnecessary pain a

Did you know that if you practice gratitude for just 4 days, 3 times a day, your body begins producing its natural flu shot, a powerful immune chemical called Immunoglobulin A (IgA)? It’s one of the strongest immune boosters we have - increases by 50% in just four days! And the most incredible part? It doesn’t come from outside, it comes from within you. By practicing gratitude, you’re training your Autonomic Nervous system to create its own internal pharmacy of chemicals th

We spend so much of our life worrying, overthinking, and stressing about things that ultimately won’t matter. Everyone has their own worries but when someone we love doesn’t wake up one day, all of those worries suddenly feel so insignificant. It made me realize how much of our time and effort we spend being anxious about things we cannot control, obsessing over outcomes that don’t really matter, and stressing over moments that won’t hold any meaning in the grand scheme of l

When anxiety hits, our minds can spiral faster than we realize. People often say, “Just distract yourself!” But let’s be honest, when your nervous system is in overdrive, does distraction even work? It usually feels impossible, right? That’s where grounding techniques come in. They work with your body and brain, giving your nervous system a gentle nudge to pause and reset. Anxiety doesn’t have to take over; grounding helps you take back control, one moment at a time. Try the

As a therapist, I spend a lot of my days helping people navigate and manage anxious thoughts. And one question I hear all the time is: “Since you teach these tools, do you ever get anxious yourself?” Absolutely. I feel anxious too, because I am human, not a robot (though some days, I wish I were 😊). The key isn’t never feeling anxiety; it’s the awareness that helps me notice when I’m getting pulled in, and quickly but gently guide myself back out. One tool I keep coming back

There are moments in life when relationships break, friendships fade, people drift away, they just disappear from our lives and we find ourselves questioning everything. Sometimes it happens without conflict or closure, just a quiet drifting apart. Yet those partings can hurt just as much. What went wrong? Did I say something? Do something? Could I have changed the outcome? We replay memories, searching for answers that never quite come. I know this feeling is familiar to man

A major source of unhappiness comes from where we place our attention. When we focus on what’s wrong instead of what’s going right, we naturally slip into complaining. Complaining can feel like a way to share our burden, but it often turns into a habit that keeps our focus on problems instead of solutions. Over time, it also shapes how others see us, creating a cycle where negativity attracts more negativity.. Complaining never solves anything; it silently affects your brain

Somewhere along the way, we have forgotten that it’s normal to feel - to have bad days, to be sad when things go wrong, to be anxious before change, or to feel lost when life takes a turn. These aren’t disorders or illnesses. They are reminders that we are alive. As long as we are human, it’s normal and important to feel emotions! The pharmaceutical boom of the late 20th and early 21st centuries led to emotions being neatly boxed and labeled as illnesses . What was once a nat

This image is a reminder that happiness isn’t something we wait for. It’s something we can create, even in life’s difficult and serious moments. Right now, the world is facing many challenges. Wars are tearing families apart, natural disasters are destroying homes, the economy is struggling, fear and uncertainty seems to be everywhere.  Even if we are not directly affected, just reading the news or scrolling through social media can weigh heavily on our hearts. It’s natural t

Don’t deprioritize your health, because nothing else matters more. Over the years of working with clients, I have seen how easily problems can feel overwhelming, whether it’s a child’s behaviour , financial worries, relationship issues, or job dissatisfaction. We get so caught up in these struggles that we forget what REALLY matters. It’s ironic how much time we spend worrying (about things we can control and things we can’t) knowing deep down that worrying doesn’t solve anyt

Behind this powerful image lies a truth I have seen again and again as a therapist. Most struggles my clients bring have someone else at...

Overthinking is the biggest cause of unhappiness today! It has a way of distorting our perception of time. It glorifies the past,...

As Mark Twain once said, "I've had a lot of worries in my life, most of which never happened." Our minds tend to take small challenges...

Many of us struggle with layers of thoughts and beliefs that influence how we feel and behave every day, often without even realizing it....

This is a powerful image that really puts so much into context and it addresses many of the core issues that clients often bring to me....

Do you often find yourself constantly checking your devices, craving the next notification, or feeling an urge to engage with various...

Imagine your brain as a massive filing cabinet, where every experience you've ever had is stored in neatly labeled folders. Each time...

Much of the suffering you experience comes from our reluctance to accept the reality of the present moment. Accepting the present moment,...