mbhAug 14, 20193 minAre you living your life with intention? Or is life happening to you?Last month, I facilitated a 14-day intentional living challenge with a group of awesome participants. It has been amazing to hear about a...
mbhJun 24, 20193 minThe value of hitting the reset buttonLast month, Daniel and I were so fortunate to have the opportunity to participate in a wellness weekend retreat led by our dear friend, K...
mbhJun 9, 20194 minThe best gift you can give your child is your own mental health.Not long ago, I was going through a rough time, feeling very stressed and overwhelmed, and feeling like I was inadequate in every way, es...
mbhMay 11, 20195 minWhat is the difference between coaching and therapy?As coaching becomes increasingly popular, and as more psychologists and psychotherapists are offering coaching services, this question is...
mbhApr 18, 20196 minWhat is your brain thinking?In the past several decades, psychologists and other social scientists have gained a better understanding of the impact of our thoughts o...
mbhMar 18, 20193 minSelf care is not just getting a massage or pedicureAs a psychologist and life coach, I am happy to see the concept of self care gaining so much popularity in mainstream media and society. ...
mbhMar 5, 20193 minHow to create self-confidenceI used to think that once I had developed my skill or expertise in a specific area, then I would have more self-confidence in general. Bu...
mbhFeb 27, 20192 minSelf-Confidence and Redefining FailureIn my last post, I talked about the importance of embracing discomfort that serves you. One of the best ways to do that is to cultivate s...
mbhFeb 15, 20193 minDiscomfort on purpose, with purposeWhen we choose not to pursue a dream or goal, it’s often because we want to avoid the discomfort that comes along with that. We want to a...
mbhFeb 6, 20194 minHow mentally healthy are you? 6 signs of optimal mental healthYou have probably thought about how physically healthy you are, but have you thought about your level of mental health?? We are constantl...
mbhJan 30, 20191 minWhy you aren't as happy as you could be - #4You’re looking externally instead of internally. We are social, tribal beings. As such, we are very susceptible to messages from society ...
mbhJan 7, 20194 minWhy you aren't as happy as you could be - #3Reason #3 you aren't has happy as you could be: You’re letting your mind chatter without supervision and management. One of the things ou...
mbhDec 23, 20182 minWhy you aren't as happy as you could be - #2Reason #2: You’re upset with yourself for not being happier. A curious thing we humans tend to do is beat ourselves up for not feeling a...
mbhDec 12, 20183 minWhy you aren't as happy as you could beWhen asked what people most want to achieve in their lives or in their work with a life coach, the most common response is “more happines...
mbhNov 30, 20184 minThis simple but powerful coaching tool is the first step to creating the life you want Some clients come to coaching with a specific change they want to make or goal they want to achieve. Most clients, however, come to me wi...
mbhNov 21, 20183 minHow psychologists have failed 80% of the populationPsychologists are experts in human behavior and emotion. Over the past several decades, the field of psychology has amassed tremendous re...
mbhNov 14, 20182 minI went into psychology to help people. Not just sick people.I am a clinical neuropsychologist. My professional life has been steeped in psychology and neuroscience for the past 15 years. Over the p...