by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Mar 6, 2020 | Podcast, Uncategorized
Episode 3: Procrastination Let’s admit it…. we all procrastinate. There are countless things we dodge, dance, and wiggle out of. For better or worse. In this episode, Shmuel and Andy discuss the mechanics of procrastination, motives behind it...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Mar 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
Did you see that article? What about that tweet? What about that Facebook post? Did you check your email this morning? Today, it feels like politics are an inescapable part of daily life. The tricky part is that politics aren’t bad! They are a powerful way for us to...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Feb 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Did you know that, in the 2010 Census, a whopping 4.6 million Americans reported having a learning disability? Even if you don’t necessarily notice them in people around you, there is a good chance that multiple people you interact with in a school, professional or...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Feb 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
A 2017 poll found that the number of Americans identifying as religious decreased over the course of the five years preceding it. However, that doesn’t mean that they lack a sense of spirituality! From 2012-17, the number of Americans identifying as “spiritual but not...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Jan 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
Every year, millions of Americans set new year’s resolutions in the hopes that this will be the year they finally reach their goals, make new friends, complete a pottery class or read 100 books. However, studies show us that most of those resolutions are abandoned by...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Jan 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
In the aftermath of the holiday season and with the start of a new year, there’s a good chance that your social media feeds are full of people “humble bragging.” The term was coined by a writer on Parks and Recreation, Harris Wittels, and it describes a way to brag...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Dec 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
Is laughter really the best medicine? While humor might seem counterintuitive when used in the same sentence as “mental health,” it can be a powerful tool for those looking to improve their mental health. Positive coping mechanisms like exercise or spending time with...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Dec 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
This is the time of the year when we have to ask ourselves a critical question—to gift or not to gift? From the motives behind gift giving to the pressures that can lead us to overspend to impress, there are many complex forces that govern whether or not we buy a gift...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Dec 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
Where do you live? While you might not think about the four seasons as having a dramatic effect on who you are, plenty of research indicates that the seasons can affect our mental health. Whether you love the cold or loathe the icy chill of winter, here is what...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Nov 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
Do you love dining after dark? Do you thrive during Daylight Savings Time or wish that you never got that “extra” hour of sleep? While few people complain about getting to sleep in a little extra one day a year, they often change their tune when they notice the sun...
