by Florina Lungu | Apr 6, 2024 | Health and Wellbeing, Mindset, Stress and PTSD
Within the quiet confines of my practice, I’ve borne witness to countless tales of resilience, sacrifice, and the oft-overlooked art of self-preservation. One story, in particular, resonates deeply, illuminating the profound truth about the necessity of...
by Florina Lungu | Mar 30, 2024 | Health and Wellbeing, Mindset
Have you ever found yourself marveling at how swiftly time passes, especially when we’re lost in the joy of meaningful moments with loved ones? This Easter, a simple family gathering illuminated a profound truth for me—a truth about the essence of time and the...
by Florina Lungu | Dec 9, 2023 | Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, Mind and Body Health, Mindset
English philosopher Jeremy Bentham defined happiness as “The experience of pleasure and absence of pain.” And this time of year – this sacred, sentimental time of year – we often uphold this definition of happiness. We go to parties. We make plans to see family and...
by Florina Lungu | Nov 11, 2023 | Bipolar Disorder, Mindset
I read a joke the other day, and it really stuck with me: “Is 4 a lot? Well, it depends on the context. On Instagram, no. In a dark alley, yes!” Now of course, it’s a joke – but it really got me thinking about the power of context. Only seeing part of the picture...
by Florina Lungu | Apr 1, 2023 | Anxiety and Depression, Brain Health Problems, Health and Wellbeing, Mindset
Are you familiar with the psychologist Carl Rogers? Whether you are or not, you may find his famous quote quite powerful: “The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” It does appear to be a paradox when we first consider his...
by Florina Lungu | Mar 18, 2023 | Anxiety and Depression, Brain Health Problems, Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, Mindset, Stress and PTSD
As you are navigating your life, do you ever feel like you are entirely out of options? Do you ever feel like you are suffering at the hands of everyone and everything else? This is quite a common frustration among my patients and coaching clients. I often hear that...