When I was training to be a psychologist, I had a burning desire to reduce the emotional distress of others and improve the lives of people and their families, who had endured similar challenges to my ...

The ability to engage in self-reflection as a psychologist is not just a skill but a necessity. Reflective practice is a cornerstone of effective therapy, offering a mirror through which psychologists ...

Teachers were put to the test during the pandemic. There is no doubt about it. In this pandemic era, schools are dealing with rapidly shifting mandates around vaccines and masks, teacher/staff ...

In a world where we are constantly surrounded by people, notifications and obligations, we are often conditioned to believe that our worth is tied to how busy or connected we are. However, spending ...

Introduction: I used to blame myself, thinking, 'I can't even manage basic self-care.''When you wake up in the morning, drink ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Self-care can either be a conduit to improved well-being or ...

Amidst the chaos that leaders have to deal with in keeping up with responsibilities and deadlines, there exists a profound and transformative tool that often goes overlooked: The power of ...

The journaling assignment arrives like clockwork. Write about a patient encounter that didn’t go the way you hoped. Describe what you would do differently. Reflect. In medical training, this kind of ...

We've all heard about the importance of practicing "self-care," but what does that actually mean? Of course, there are self-care basics: Getting enough sleep, exercising regularly and eating a ...

“I remember very well my years as a principal,” said Principal Ross in an informal conversation. “It felt like a 24-hour-a-day job.” He continued: I was the first one to arrive at 6 a.m.—leaving the ...