I find that healthy relationships are important to my happiness and wellbeing. We are social animals, hard-wired neurologically to be social and to thrive in communities. That's why I make it a priority to spend time with my family, be part of a women's barbershop chorus, nurture my friendships, and…
Entries by Helene Lerner
Over the last three months, you've gotten close to "Suzanne" and enjoyed confiding in her. She's shared personal stories with you. Suzanne's become more than a coworker; you count on her as one of your best friends. Last week, she took you out after work. She knew you were having…
As we start our new year with some fresh New Years resolutions, it is easy to get off to a good start and then lose focus as we tackle more things and feel the strain of more pressures. This requires setting boundaries. What do I mean by boundaries? It involves…
Is your job meeting your needs? You could ignore this question; many of us do. After all, if we start asking ourselves unsettling questions about whether our job meets our real needs, we might not like the answers. Except -- if we don’t ask the questions, we don’t change. The…