There is a quiet tension between knowing our triggers and still feeling pulled into them. That gap between awareness and response is where much of our emotional work actually lives. Over time, many of us become skilled at identifying our triggers—those internal red flags that signal discomfort, threat, or emotional pain. Yet even with this…
Everyone should have a mantra in life. The word mantra originates from Sanskrit, meaning a “sacred message or text, charm, spell, or counsel.” In many traditions, a mantra is used to focus the mind and connect to a deeper sense of belief and peace. As a psychologist, I like to keep things simple and always…
