by Dr. Susan Biali | Jan 29, 2020 | Mental Health, Your Inner Life
You don’t have to be a passive victim, when it comes to the stress or trauma in your life. As an example, today I woke up feeling stressed. Per my daily habit, I got out of bed and sat down in the living room. I picked up my journal, and started to write how I...
by Dr. Susan Biali | Dec 4, 2019 | Mental Health, Your Inner Life
Do you want to get better at controlling your thoughts, rather than letting your thoughts control you? I often say to coaching clients: “Don’t let your thoughts drag you around by your hair.” As an over-thinker, I’m an expert on rumination. My mind...
by Dr. Susan Biali | Nov 13, 2019 | Blog, Burnout / Workplace, Examine your life
When I speak to organizations about burnout prevention, I often warn about the risks of either being—or leading—an “extra miler”. If you consistently go the extra mile in everything you do, you’re a great asset to any team or organization (and anyone who knows...
by Dr. Susan Biali | Apr 17, 2019 | Mental Health, Your Inner Life
Stress brings out the worst. Not just the worst behavior (such as being more irritable with others), but also the worst choices. If I’m stressed, my first response is to reach for comfort food. Cookies, cake or chocolate, and the more, the better. This soothes in the...