3 Green Flags of Neurodiversity-Affirming Autism Evaluations
Are you considering autism testing but unsure how to choose the right assessment provider? We understand — there are countless options out there. In fact, when I recently Googled the phrase “autism assessment,” I found that it is searched over 6,600 times per month. A lot of folks are looking for answers, and many psychologists […]
How Do You Know When It’s Time to Quit?
Society glamorizes persistence. If you can jump through hoops, walk across coals, or persevere regardless of seemingly insurmountable obstacles, you are a hero. Quit, and you face judgment from others, and even worse, from yourself. We romanticize stories of entrepreneurs who failed multiple times before succeeding, athletes who pushed through injury, and couples who weathered […]
The Weight of Being First: Eldest Daughter Syndrome
Firstborn daughters in immigrant families often grow up faster than they expect to. From a young age, they are entrusted with responsibilities that extend far beyond typical childhood expectations. These daughters take on multiple duties, including supporting their parents with language barriers, caring for their younger siblings, and serving as a bridge between their home […]
Letting Go of the “Good Person” Identity and Spiritual Expectations
Does everything feel like too much these days? Get When Life Sucks: 21 Days of Laughs and Light for free when you join the Tiny Buddha list. “When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” ~Lao Tzu For many years, I was deeply involved in spiritual communities—satsangs, meditation centers, […]
How Burlesque Heals Its Dancers
Kellita Maloof had been dancing since she was young. But she didn’t fully appreciate what dance had given her until she was recovering from a flare up of ulcerative colitis, an autoimmune disorder that affects the gastrointestinal system. Not ballet, which she’d been trained in as a teen, but burlesque, which she discovered in her […]
10 Keys to Emotional Sanity and Integrity
Our self-esteem and lovability increase as we become psychologically healthy. These specific practices build our integrity and effectiveness. 1. Maintain a Radical Loyalty to Reality As healthy adults, we see and accept the givens of life. We accept the limitations in ourselves and others. We appreciate our own and others’ gifts. Our adult aspiration is […]
An Obvious Secret to Longevity That Most People Overlook
“Longevity” is the flexible term that can either mean just “lifespan” or both lifespan and healthspan—years spent in good health. The internet is flooded with articles that claim to tell you how to increase your longevity. And why not? Most of us want to live longer, especially if we can still possess the vitality of […]
When Love Feels Like Pain: Lessons I Learned the Hard Way
Does everything feel like too much these days? Get When Life Sucks: 21 Days of Laughs and Light for free when you join the Tiny Buddha list. “Sometimes the person you love the most is the one who teaches you the hardest lesson about yourself.” ~Unknown I once thought that being in a relationship meant […]
How to Create Micro-Moments of Joy to Help You Keep Going
Does everything feel like too much these days? Get When Life Sucks: 21 Days of Laughs and Light for free when you join the Tiny Buddha list. “The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh I want to shine a light on something […]
How ICE Raids Are Affecting Children—And What…
At the end of winter break at the Garlough Environmental Magnet School in West St. Paul, Minnesota, more than 50 students did not return to class. Principal Libby Huettl of the Garlough Environmental Magnet School. © ISD 197 At the time, federal immigration agents were conducting military-style operations throughout the area, detaining both students and […]