Reflect and Reset

Therapy

The Need for Annual Mental Health Checkups

Ariadne Platero LMSW on January 21, 2024

Annual mental health checkups could be a vital tool in managing the avalanche of acute and chronic issues that are overwhelming us.

Annual mental health checkups could be a vital tool in managing the avalanche of acute and chronic issues that are overwhelming us.

Attention

We Need Control of Our Cognitive Gaze Now More Than Ever

Ariadne Platero LMSW on December 19, 2023

Looking to feel more present in your everyday life? These tips can help focus your cognitive gaze.

Looking to feel more present in your everyday life? These tips can help focus your cognitive gaze.

Relationships

The Vital Importance of Showing Up for Others and Ourselves

Ariadne Platero LMSW on September 22, 2023

If in doubt, show up and ask others to show up, too. Just being present is the mainstay of our connections and a counter to the distant and disjointed lives we lead.

If in doubt, show up and ask others to show up, too. Just being present is the mainstay of our connections and a counter to the distant and disjointed lives we lead.

Motivation

Why February Is a Better Month for Resolutions

Ariadne Platero LMSW on January 27, 2023

Are your New Year's Resolutions feeling out of reach? Now's the time for some careful reflection and planning, which can make a big difference.

Are your New Year's Resolutions feeling out of reach? Now's the time for some careful reflection and planning, which can make a big difference.

Friends

7 Steps to Surviving and Thriving Throughout the Holidays

Ariadne Platero LMSW on December 6, 2022

Looking for a guide to help you hack the holidays? These seven steps can make all the difference.

Looking for a guide to help you hack the holidays? These seven steps can make all the difference.

Gratitude

A Mantra to Help You Prioritize Family This Summer

Ariadne Platero LMSW on August 1, 2022

A personal perspective: Why you should "forget the sesame seeds."

A personal perspective: Why you should "forget the sesame seeds."

Stress

4 Steps to a More Positive Outlook

Ariadne Platero LMSW on May 26, 2022

Do you feel overwhelmed, and you're not sure why? These four steps can help relieve some of that burden.

Do you feel overwhelmed, and you're not sure why? These four steps can help relieve some of that burden.

Teamwork

4 Ways to Improve Your Everyday Communication

Ariadne Platero LMSW on March 4, 2022

Are you finding some conversations are getting unexpectedly heated? These four steps can make even the hardest conversations easier.

Are you finding some conversations are getting unexpectedly heated? These four steps can make even the hardest conversations easier.

Resilience

7 Steps to Greater Resilience

Ariadne Platero LMSW on January 19, 2022

Having trouble seeing beyond the negative aspects of life right now? These ideas can help you shift your focus and regain a small feeling of resilience and control.

Having trouble seeing beyond the negative aspects of life right now? These ideas can help you shift your focus and regain a small feeling of resilience and control.

Habit Formation

7 Steps of Habit Formation

Ariadne Platero LMSW on November 11, 2021

Do you feel like your life has been out of control lately? Taking a closer look at your habits can make a big difference.

Do you feel like your life has been out of control lately? Taking a closer look at your habits can make a big difference.

Executive Function

What Executive Functioning Is, and Why It Matters at Any Age

Ariadne Platero LMSW on October 1, 2021

We often think of ourselves as "good" or "not so good" at doing something. Instead, we can learn to identify the component parts and our skillsets involved and work on improving them.

We often think of ourselves as "good" or "not so good" at doing something. Instead, we can learn to identify the component parts and our skillsets involved and work on improving them.

Motivation

Turn Plans and Goals Into Action with Clear Prioritization

Ariadne Platero LMSW on August 11, 2021

Are you setting goals, but struggling to pursue them? The Important/Urgent Matrix is a useful exercise for helping you prioritize and organize, so you can start achieving.

Are you setting goals, but struggling to pursue them? The Important/Urgent Matrix is a useful exercise for helping you prioritize and organize, so you can start achieving.

Motivation

Turning Reflection on Identity Into Plans and Goals

Ariadne Platero LMSW on June 30, 2021

Learn how to turn your examination of identity into short, medium and long-term goals to create meaningful change in your life.

Learn how to turn your examination of identity into short, medium and long-term goals to create meaningful change in your life.

Identity

Reflecting On and Evolving Identity at Any Age

Ariadne Platero LMSW on May 29, 2021

Self-reflection and some introspective exercises can help us understand how our identities have been formed and impact how we influence their development going forward.

Self-reflection and some introspective exercises can help us understand how our identities have been formed and impact how we influence their development going forward.

Motivation

Navigating an Impasse

Ariadne Platero LMSW on April 30, 2021

How do you navigate a conversation that has become stagnant? These suggestions can help you move forward toward a solution.

How do you navigate a conversation that has become stagnant? These suggestions can help you move forward toward a solution.

Career

Talking About Talking: Prepping for Conversations Is Key

Ariadne Platero LMSW on March 31, 2021

Do your conversations sometimes not go quite as you'd hoped? Preparing intentionally for substantive conversations can make all the difference in your success in communication.

Do your conversations sometimes not go quite as you'd hoped? Preparing intentionally for substantive conversations can make all the difference in your success in communication.

Environment

Identifying Your Triggers

Ariadne Platero LMSW on February 26, 2021

How to identify the triggers that lead to reactivity. Methodical processing of your escalated arguments can radically improve those tough interactions.

How to identify the triggers that lead to reactivity. Methodical processing of your escalated arguments can radically improve those tough interactions.

Cognition

Understanding and Taming Your Reactivity

Ariadne Platero LMSW on January 28, 2021

Have you ever lost control in a disagreement and later wondered what happened? Self-awareness and understanding are key to reacting differently.

Have you ever lost control in a disagreement and later wondered what happened? Self-awareness and understanding are key to reacting differently.

Confidence

The Importance of Rituals During the COVID Era

Ariadne Platero LMSW on December 17, 2020

Feeling less connected? Renewing and revitalizing your rituals, both at home and at work, will strengthen your bonds, communication, and connection.

Feeling less connected? Renewing and revitalizing your rituals, both at home and at work, will strengthen your bonds, communication, and connection.