Mindfulness Is Not Just for Crisis: How Daily Practice Builds Inner Strength
When most people hear the word "mindfulness," they imagine someone sitting cross-legged on a cushion, eyes closed, trying to breathe...
Dr. Don Schweitzer, PhD, LMSW
2 days ago5 min read
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Authenticity Over Approval: Why Values Matter More Than Comfort
There’s a kind of regret that doesn’t come from doing something wrong - it comes from doing something that didn’t feel right . It’s the...
Dr. Don Schweitzer, PhD, LMSW
May 315 min read
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When Winning Gets in the Way: How Competition Undermines Connection
We don’t talk about it much, but let’s be honest: sometimes it’s hard to be happy for other people. Not because we’re cruel or selfish....
Dr. Don Schweitzer, PhD, LMSW
May 115 min read
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Your Body Is Talking: Are You Listening?
We live in a world that worships thinking. From school to work to everyday decision-making, we’re taught to trust logic, reason, and...
Dr. Don Schweitzer, PhD, LMSW
May 85 min read
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Stop Trying to Be Your Best Self, Just Be Here
There’s a quote I love that says, “You are not required to set yourself on fire to keep others warm.” I think of this often when I see...
Dr. Don Schweitzer, PhD, LMSW
Apr 244 min read
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Coping Is Keeping You Stuck
There’s a video making the rounds on Instagram where a therapist draws a line between “coping” and “capacity.” At one point she says,...
Dr. Don Schweitzer, PhD, LMSW
Apr 36 min read
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The Boring Secret to Success: Why Consistency Beats Motivation Every Time
In a world obsessed with overnight success and dramatic transformations, the true secret to lasting change is much simpler—yet far less...
Dr. Don Schweitzer, PhD, LMSW
Mar 205 min read
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Ultra-Processed Information: The Junk Food of the Mind
We all know that ultra-processed foods can wreak havoc on our bodies—loaded with additives, artificial ingredients, and refined sugars...
Dr. Don Schweitzer, PhD, LMSW
Mar 85 min read
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Dismantling Ego, Healing Shame: A Mindful Guide to Inner Peace
Introduction Shame and ego are two forces that shape our emotions, behaviors, and relationships in profound ways. While shame makes us...
Dr. Don Schweitzer, PhD, LMSW
Feb 225 min read
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Perception vs. Perspective: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything
“When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” — Wayne Dyer We all experience the world through our own...
Dr. Don Schweitzer, PhD, LMSW
Feb 154 min read
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When Emotions Take the Wheel: How to Stay Anchored in Your Values
“Integrity is choosing courage over comfort; choosing what is right over what is fun, fast, or easy; and choosing to practice our values...
Dr. Don Schweitzer, PhD, LMSW
Feb 125 min read
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How to Be Unhappy: A Step-by-Step Guide
Happiness is overrated. Why spend time cultivating joy and fulfillment when you can follow a proven formula for misery? If you’re tired...
Dr. Don Schweitzer, PhD, LMSW
Feb 65 min read
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