Tag Archives: conversation
Progress
Reflect on your progress. Social psychologist and leading researcher on the science of motivation Ayelet Fishbach says that looking back at what you’ve already done can reaffirm your commitment to your resolution. Looking at what remains can be overwhelming and … Continue reading
The One
“You’ll know when he’s ‘the one’,” my mother said. She died when I was 20, leaving no further guidance. At 23, I was stale inventory by Jewish matchmaking standards. Despair settled in. Until one Shabbat afternoon when Phil, an old … Continue reading
Therapeutic Notes: The Consult
My career journal is filled with scraps of paper, my dreams, countless questions, and thoughts; all of which bring a flood of memories with one powerful statement, which is “I wish someone would have told me this.” So, I’ll be … Continue reading
Truism
There is always a solution to every problem, but not necessarily the best solution. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on this new … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 
Best Advice
“Notice the signs of loneliness — on the bus, in a queue, in a cafe — and speak to the person. The comment can be simple, such as ‘Beautiful sunny day today’ or ‘Oh, look at that cloud, more rain … Continue reading →