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How Perspective & Optimism Can Reduce Anxiety In Surprisingly Easy Ways

Alicia H. Clark, PsyD — Sat, 18 Dec 2021 19:43:36 +0000

Ring the bells that still can ring Forget your perfect offering There is a crack, a crack in everything That’s how the light gets in. Leonard Cohen’s powerful “Anthem” lyrics have been particularly top of mind recently as I talk to people about silver linings, perspective and optimism when so many of us are fatigued…

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Confidence of Summer

Alicia H. Clark, PsyD — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 01:00:15 +0000

Summer… The relaxed expectations of the season allow for needed rejuvenation, and the opportunity to give your confidence a boost. Time with old friends can restore your sense of self. A vacation can allow for a fresher perspective. Making family memories can help improve your outlook on life. The trick to bottling up this seasonal good feelings (for facing future anxieties)…

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It’s Sometimes Hard To Risk Being Yourself

Alicia H. Clark, PsyD — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 01:17:49 +0000

It’s sometimes hard to risk being yourself… especially when you might feel invisible, or unsupported by the people around you. Remember your real beauty is inside you, and grows as it is shared and appreciated. As we mark the season of renewal and new growth, what can you do to renew your inner beauty, and share it more bravely with…

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Experiences Rather Than Things Make Us Happier

Alicia H. Clark, PsyD — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 02:15:59 +0000

Experiences, rather than things, make us happier. ‘Tis the season for buying presents, but science says spending money on experiences will make you happier. This widely shared great post lays out the why you might consider spending money on experiences, rather than things, this season. Managing exhaustion is critical to finding joy this season. Exhaustion can take it’s toll this time of…

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What Is Your Special Light?

Alicia H. Clark, PsyD — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 22:06:58 +0000

What is your special light? As we embark on the holiday season and withstand shortening days, we are drawn to the lights of the season. As you prepare for your holiday traditions, consider the powerful light you bring to your environment, your workplace, and those people in your life that you love. Make room for your light amidst…

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Heading Into December

Alicia H. Clark, PsyD — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 00:57:17 +0000

Gratitude is the heart’s memory weheartit.com I love this little meme and hope it speaks to you as Thanksgiving week draws to a close. Hoping you had moments of gratitude that allowed your heart to feel full, and grateful. Life is full of so many blessings. Looking ahead to December and the end of the year, maintaining balance and…

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Heading into Thanksgiving

Alicia H. Clark, PsyD — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 01:00:52 +0000

As we head into Thanksgiving week, it isn’t hard to feel a sense of stress and pressure that can leave us feeling harried, and even overwhelmed. Research continues to show that practicing gratitude can help offset stress and boost happiness – something we probably all need a little more of around the holidays. So with…

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February 2015 Roundup: Importance of Sex, Lunchtime Walks, Small Child Rearing

Alicia H. Clark, PsyD — Fri, 27 Feb 2015 18:20:58 +0000

Looking to curl up with your hot chocolate after stomping in from the cold? Here are some recent top-viewed articles with info on the importance of sex, the benefits of a lunchtime walk, and inspiration for those seemingly long, small-child rearing years. I’ve also included the two articles I published this month in conjunction with YourTango.com. Check it out! Why We…

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January 2015 Roundup – Communication Keywords, Prioritizing, and Parental Love

Alicia H. Clark, PsyD — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 15:35:44 +0000

Here are this month’s most circulated posts, reflecting January as a month of setting priorities, embarking on sustainable change, and finding balance. 1. Communication “Keywords”: 15 Phrases That Will Change Your Life In 2015 Check out the impact small vocabulary changes can make in communication. This post is packed with research-based language tweaks that can improve communication,…

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December 2014 Roundup – Sensitivity, Parenting, Taking Action, & Happiness

Alicia H. Clark, PsyD — Sun, 28 Dec 2014 23:36:03 +0000

December’s Most Popular Topics: Sensitivity, Dads, Confidence, New Year Happiness The December 2014 roundup features the most popular posts of the past month, including discussions on emotional sensitivity, parenting, taking action, and cultivating happiness. I chose these topics because December is a month filled with holiday preparations and end of the year demands – and…

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