by Richard Amaral | Feb 28, 2022 | Change, Lifestyle, Mind-Body Health, Psychology, Relationships, Thinking
February is Black History Month, and for my last post of the month, I wanted to highlight a Black psychologist who made a significant contribution to the field of psychology. Robert Williams II (1930 – 2020) When I was an undergraduate at the...
by Richard Amaral | Feb 22, 2022 | Counselling and Psychotherapy, Emotions, Lifestyle, Relationships
Last weekend, my five-year-old twins were busy writing out Valentine’s Day cards for their classmates. As I watched them write, I smiled as I read the messages on the cards. “You’re special to me.” “Thanks for being my...
by Richard Amaral | Feb 5, 2022 | Change, Counselling and Psychotherapy, Lifestyle, Mental Health
So, you’ve been thinking about change (Stages 1 and 2). You’ve even created a plan to prepare yourself for what you need to do (Stage 3). But after all the contemplation and planning, what happens next? Action and Maintenance: The ‘Doing’ of Change...
by Richard Amaral | Jul 7, 2021 | Balance, Change, Lifestyle
I recently participated in my first podcast on the PROMISE Wheel – my model for a balanced life. The host, Judy Croon of Just Another Mindful Monday, asked me some straight-to-the-point questions, which gave me an opportunity to think about how I’ll be...
by Richard Amaral | Jun 10, 2021 | Balance, Lifestyle, Relationships
Regardless of whether or not you’re a fan of American football (NFL), you have to admire the success of Tom Brady. A winner of seven Super Bowl championships and 10 Super Bowl appearances, he will arguably go down as the greatest quarterback of all time....
by Richard Amaral | Apr 16, 2020 | Change, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Stress, Uncategorized
I’ve been working from home since March 17th. That’s 30 days as of today. And while some people are using this “quarantine” time to focus on their goals, I’m focusing on appreciating the simple things. Like having more meals with my wife and kids, not having to drive...
