by Richard Amaral | Sep 3, 2026 | Burnout, Lifestyle, Parenting, Relationships, Stress
Like so many parents and families this past week, our kids started a new school year. And with the start of another academic year, there’s a sense of change and transition for both parents and kids. For kids, it means new classrooms, new routines, and new milestones....
by Richard Amaral | Jan 18, 2026 | Stress, Thinking
“Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” – John C. Maxwell Every January, there is a specific kind of electricity in the air. It’s that “spirit of change” we all talk about. But let’s be honest: while messages tell us to...
by Richard Amaral | Mar 23, 2025 | Anxiety, Change, Thinking
“Fear is often our immediate response to uncertainty. There’s nothing wrong with experiencing fear. They key is not to get stuck in it.” – Gabrielle Bernstein Whether you live in Canada, the US, or any other part of the world,...
by Richard Amaral | Feb 1, 2025 | Mental Health
“The technology you use impresses no one. The experience you create with it is everything.” – Sean Gerety I recently interviewed a psychologist in California on artificial intelligence and psychotherapy. (Click here to watch the full...
by Richard Amaral | Nov 9, 2024 | Stress
If speaking is silver, then listening is gold. – Turkish proverb Think of the last time you had a conversation with someone about a personal issue you were struggling with. What was it that the other person did that made you feel better?...