Barry’s Blog

As we age, it's important to not only consider our physical health but also our cognitive health. "After the age of 65, the risk of cognitive decline doubles every five years, with nearly one-third of people aged 85 and older being affected by some form of cognitive...

These days it's so easy to feel like our phones and TVs are our only source of entertainment. If you're feeling a little too attached to screens or social media, let me offer up some options instead: Get Active: You can grab a friend or take time to yourself. There...

Fear is a natural part of being human, especially in relationships where emotions run deep and vulnerability is high. Whether you fear getting hurt, being rejected, losing independence, or even losing the person you love, these fears can create barriers that prevent a...

Do you ever wonder why you do that one thing that sets you up for failure? Have you ever considered maybe you're self-sabotaging? Self-sabotage is often rooted in various psychological, emotional, and social factors. Fear of failure (or even success), subconsciously...

It’s about that time to check in on your New Year’s Resolutions. I won’t make you feel bad if your resolutions haven’t held. ( Statistically only 8% of all resolutions are keep throughout the year and the majority are  broken by January 12th.) I am here...

So many of us seek out relationships without fully considering all of the emotions that can arise from it. Yes, of course excitation is one on the upside but the converse has sadness or anger or disappointment as well. It is life.  The key to a good relationship...

Everyone knows how easy it is to look at a previous relationship and see it in rose- colored glasses. It's important when deliberating getting back together with an ex to think critically first. Yes, you are "emotional" about things because you have been...

Do you find it difficult to start and stick to new habits? There are plenty of ways to make sticking to a new habit easier. Part of continuing a new habit is making it as easy for yourself as possible. I’ve learned the following techniques from the book Atomic...

Many of us avoid conflict at all costs, but unresolved conflict can lead to resentment and other problems down the line. The truth is, conflict is inevitable, so we might as well get comfortable with it transpiring.  To benefit both you and the other person in...

As we all know, life is full of highs and lows. As much as we wish life was all sunshine and rainbows, it’s important to try to make the best of the less desirable parts of life. In any case, it can be useful to be self aware, what causes certain emotions in us and...