Tag Archives: mental-health

Looking back to move forward

Posted on December 16, 2025 by stillalife

‘Tis the time of year to feel gratitude and express it. Or so they say. “But,” you counter, “With all the horrible things happening in the nation and around the world, and political conflicts in my family, the pressure of … Continue reading →

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Homage to Trees

Posted on October 30, 2025 by stillalife

“If you go down in the woods today, You’re sure of a big surprise.” Admittedly, “The Teddy Bears Picnic” was probably never considered for a Grammy, but in one sentence it expresses what many of us feel as we walk … Continue reading →

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Virus and politics lead to new health challenge

Posted on July 19, 2020 by stillalife

My most recent post, the last of three blogs written in an attempt to add humor to lives quarantined for two months, appeared on May 12. By mid-May, I’d stopped laughing. It’s mid-July now, and little has changed beyond more … Continue reading →

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How our brains mess with us

Posted on August 27, 2017 by stillalife

Donald Trump says the news media lie. In most instances he’s wrong, but that’s not the focus of today’s blog. Many of us face a bigger threat to receiving honest information than from the so-called fake media. What could that … Continue reading →

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Self-esteem vs. self-compassion

Posted on April 26, 2012 by stillalife

Self-esteem, whether in children or adults, is a major target of the self-help movement. Self-esteem in our culture is closely connected to winning, showing ourselves as stronger, smarter, faster, harder working or more talented than others.  That’s one reason researcher … Continue reading →

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Stay silly and live without regrets

Posted on March 2, 2012 by stillalife

What do people who are dying wish they had done differently in life?  Not a cheery topic, but an interesting one in terms of what those of us who are still alive can learn, and worth comparing to the so-called … Continue reading →

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