by Barbara Spanjers
It’s not only the time of year that people make New Year’s resolutions; it’s also the time of year we get to read about whether or not it’s a reasonable venture to make those resolutions. I spend much of my professional time helping people...
by Barbara Spanjers
Everyone knows that if you have a physical injury, you should administer first aid. But what do we tend to do when we have an emotional laceration? Too often, we do the emotional equivalent of pouring lemon juice into an open wound. This approach is detrimental to our...
by Barbara Spanjers
This is what comes out of my head when I sit by the pool watching my kid get squirted in the face with a water-blaster. It’s one week’s worth of haikus about dieting, weight, and body image (with more to come). I wore a swimsuit while writing these. Gotta walk the...
by Barbara Spanjers
When’s the last time you whispered sweet nothings to your body? No, I am not crazy for suggesting that. I imagine it’s been a while…or never. What do you say to your body, then? What do you say about it? Maybe you don’t say anything outright, and you aren’t too sure...
