Genuine Life Blog

When we are experiencing stress or high anxiety, significant changes happen in our bodies and brains, which can leave us feeling uncomfortable in our own bodies. Breath practices can be a powerful way to modulate stress by helping to calm and sooth our agitated nervous system. One of my favorite...

Have you ever had a worry question or concern get stuck in your head? Yep, me too. When this happens, it’s usually because we’re worried about something. Sometimes, these repetitive questions can feel annoying and obnoxious. Sometimes, they can feel much worse than that, triggering all kinds of catastrophic thoughts...

What an interesting time to be alive! We are living in an age with unprecedented access to almost limitless information, available 24 hours a day. This can be exciting, fun, enriching, and convenient. We can plan a trip halfway around the world with ease...

Check out this video blog with another mindful breathing practice: the “pausing as you exhale" breath. I enjoy teaching this breath for a couple of reasons. First of all, there are steps to follow as you’re breathing, and the steps help keep you anchored mindfully in the current moment...

Did you know the act of forgiveness can bring about measurable health benefits? Yep, it’s true: there’s a nice body of research documenting the ways that forgiveness can improve not just our mental health but also our physical health...

Happy New Year! I hope 2017 is treating you well so far. We’re in the time of year when many people are putting their New Year’s resolutions into action, often related to living a healthier life. This seems like a perfect time for another installment of The Lazy Psychologist in...

Ah, the holidays. The lights, the food, the festivities, the music, the presents, the decorations, and*gasp*the stress! Many people complain of increased stress this time of year so if you’re feeling it, please know you’re in very good company...

May we all know healing, resilience, and perseverance...

Depression is kind of an a-hole. There, I said it. Please pardon my crude language but I think it’s an apt description. Depression can turn a perfectly lovely, capable, intelligent person into an irritable, lethargic, confused, pessimistic mess. It is notorious for telling very convincing lies, and these lies are...