How Knocking Down a Mailbox Reminded Me That We’re All Human
The truth is there is no struggle in this life that someone else has not also encountered.
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Monica DiCristina
17 posts
How to Stop Being Your Worst Critic
Give yourself permission to enjoy who you are and become a freer version of yourself.
‘Choose Other’: On Fitting the Boxes That Society Uses to Define Us
As you make your own category, you may find that your courage is making space for someone else who is watching you.
With Vulnerability Comes the Good Stuff
Every good thing in my life has required vulnerability.
When I Stopped Seeking Attention From Someone Who Didn’t Deserve It
As you learn to recognize, know and love yourself, the availability for someone else’s games will start to change.
The Art of the Redirect at Holiday Dinner
Prepare yourself for the questions you might get, and take the wheel of the conversation
How to Actively Pursue Rest Throughout the Work Week, Especially During the Holidays
Choose rest not overwhelm, allowing you to enjoy and not just endure this holiday.
How to Lessen the Threat of an Impending Unmet Expectation
Allowing yourself to feel life’s pain will allow you to also feel life’s joys.
A Therapist’s Perspective on the Call for Accountability in Workplace Culture
Racial injustice and inequality are contraindications for a healthy organization.
Why It Is Important to Educate Your Kids About Racial Injustice as a White Parent
This is a letter from a white parent to all white parents, including myself, who are raising white children. I don’t know everything about how to do this, but I do know that it is our responsibility to learn.
Where I Come From: A Blending of Cultures
I was not born in Spain, but I feel a pull and a longing to return whenever I’m not there.
How to Stop Overthinking Work Stuff When You’re Off the Clock
Maintaining internal boundaries is a practice that we get better with more practice.
