by Dr. Sandra Hamilton | Featured Contributor Stress. Just the word conjures up visions of feeling anxious, tired and stretched to the limit. Allowing ourselves to become overwhelmed by too many demands, decisions, and difficult people often results in feeling as if all that is within us is speeding up, and everything around us is […]
Author: Sandra Hamilton, Ph.D.
Why You Should ‘Give Up the Ghost’ on Ghosting by @DrSandraH
by Dr. Sandra Hamilton | Featured Contributor Having a friend, date, or co-worker be a “no-show” is not a new story, but technology has transformed the “no-show” into a “no muss, no fuss” vanishing act called ghosting. For those of you that have been spared, ghosting is the act of terminating communication with a love […]
3 Ways to Reduce Anxiety and Put the “Fun” Back into “Functioning” by @DrSandraH
by Dr. Sandra Hamilton | Featured Contributor Most of us say we are “stressed” as often as we say we are hungry; but how often do we confuse feeling stressed with a health condition that may sabotage our functioning? Our ability to adapt to rising stress levels can become so familiar to our existence, that […]
Toxic Friend Cleanse: Rid Yourself of Junk Food Relationships by @DrSandraH
by Dr. Sandra Hamilton | Featured Contributor Have you ever enjoyed spending time with someone, but then walked away feeling unfulfilled or even empty? You had fun, nothing particularly negative happened, but you felt as though something was missing. Looking back, you may not feel the desire to deepen the connection further — or even […]
Valuing All Relationships: 5 Ways to Make Profound Connections by @DrSandraH
by Dr. Sandra Hamilton | Featured Contributor “Finding the one” and “lucky in love” are phrases that reflect the primacy of romantic relationships in our culture. Though a passionate and profound connection with a life mate is a beautiful adventure, those who choose to focus on other priorities, or have not had the opportunity, may […]
New Year’s Resolutions: Is it time to break up with alcohol? by @DrSandraH
by Dr. Sandra Hamilton | Featured Contributor The clock has ticked past midnight into the dawn of 2016. Holiday parties are over, and the time to reflect on how we want to relate to the new year has arrived. January is a time to improve how we live our lives and leave behind what no […]