How to shift your mindset after a setback
All of us have had (and will continue to have) setbacks personally and professionally— clients refusing to renew, a project didn’t go as planned, a promised promotion didn’t materialize, being terminated after a phenomenal performance review. The path to personal and professional success is littered with setbacks even for those who appear to be the […]
Tame the rage: Soothe pandemic-provoked anger
The funny thing about anger. Usually we humans have something or someone to direct our anger toward. But what about if you are just feeling anger for no apparent reason? You are just in an agitated state, irritable and just plain mad at everything and everyone? Even the dog and weather are not immune from […]
Keeping reality in check amid COVID-19
Anxiety is a part of normal life. Humans are programmed to deal with a certain amount of anxiety on a regular basis. We all have anxiety at some point. But for the majority of us, it’s situational and temporary. But what about when anxiety is enduring, or we cannot seem to shake it? With the […]
Decoding men’s emotional health
June is Men’s Health Month, and Dr Lisa Webb discusses why men might be more resistant to seeking professional help for their mental and emotional health… More times than I can count, men have come to an appointment and when asked why they are in my office, they say, “My wife/ girlfriend/ partner/ significant other […]
Caregiver stress and rejuvenation
When you’re exhausted and burned out, it’s tough to do anything, let alone look after someone else. That’s why taking care of yourself isn’t a luxury – it’s a necessity, argues Dr Lisa Webb… The demands of caregiving can be overwhelming, especially if you feel you have little control over the situation or you’re in […]
Caregiver stress and rejuvenation
When you’re exhausted and burned out, it’s tough to do anything, let alone look after someone else. That’s why taking care of yourself isn’t a luxury – it’s a necessity, argues Dr Lisa Webb… The demands of caregiving can be overwhelming, especially if you feel you have little control over the situation or you’re in […]
Overcoming betrayal and broken trust in relationships
Good relationships are based on trust. Talking to clients who have been betrayed often have hindsight that if they had looked closely enough the signs were there. When trust is broken, reactions can vary from shock. One of my clients recently recalled, “I had a feeling things were not lining up, but I didn’t have […]
