Life's Work

Showing Up for Your Job—And Your Life.

Sarah Greenberg, MFT

Is My Therapist a Match?

When searching for a therapist, it can be so hard to know. It's so personal. Ask yourself some questions to determine if your therapist is a keeper or if it's time to keep looking.

Could Depression Serve a Purpose?

Saying that depression interrupts our lives and feels terrible is an understatement. But can it also be adaptive?

A Healthy Escape from the Daily Grind

Are you longing to escape the daily grind? Finding flow is an effective and accessible way to do it, according to research.

How "Inner Gardening" Can Help You Reach Your Goals

Are you continually falling short on your goals? Dig a little deeper to find out why.

Why We Need the Mental Health Version of Brushing Teeth

Is modern life taking a toll on you? Research shows you're not alone. Just like the rise of sugar made dental hygiene a necessity, modern life begs for mental health hygiene.

7 Simple Habits to Protect Your Mental Health

Now more than ever, it's important to know how to care for our minds. Here are some simple ways to prevent or address common symptoms of anxiety and depression.

How to Avoid the Self-Help Hangover

How do we discern between self-help content that just makes us feel worse, and that which actually helps us reach our goals? Here are five questions to help you filter.

Is Affordable Therapy a Mythical Unicorn?

Finding affordable therapy can feel harder than finding fur on a rattlesnake. But there are resources out there. Try these simple tips.

How to Get Unstuck and Get Activated as Election Nears

Days away from the election, here's a proven technique to shift from overwhelmed to mobilized for action — and the science behind why many feel stuck.

2 Must-Have Ingredients for Helping Others Grow

You're trying hard to help others grow and develop. Why isn't it working? You may be missing one of these critical ingredients for effective support.

When Your “Person” Has Depression

You can’t “fix” someone’s depression, but you also needn’t underestimate your potential for providing support on their journey.

How to Be a Better Listener

The more power and privilege we are given, the more important it is to seek opportunities to listen with at least as much fervor as we seek opportunities to be heard. Here's how.

2 Behaviors That Promote Mental Health Stigma at Work

It's more common for Americans to show signs of mental illness than it is to skip breakfast. A few language tweaks can go a long way towards reducing stigma.

Proven Moves to Tone Your (Mental) Muscles for Summer

As we forgo beach vacations for uncertainty, “feeling good” is the new black. Create a mental fitness routine now, and you'll thank yourself later.

The "Simultaneous Shift" Is Running Working Parents Ragged

Is the "simultaneous shift" of working and parenting wearing you out? You're not alone. A therapist shares the one worry we can let go of, even as the situation continues.

51 Simple Ways to De-Stress and Find Joy at Home

Life is fundamentally different in the age of COVID-19, meaning our former playbook for managing stress may now be outdated. Here are some new de-stressors to try.

11 Ways to Lead a Life of Meaning

We all want to live lives of meaning. But the search for purpose can feel lofty and out of reach. Turns out, sources of meaning may be right under your nose.

Are Disney Princess Movies Getting Savvier?

Are you afraid childhood "princess movies" are sending the wrong messages to kids? There's cause for hope in Elsa and Anna.

This Four Letter Word Is the Enemy of Gratitude

Would you like to more fully appreciate and recognize those around you? Many of us hold this positive intention. Here's one four-letter word that may be getting in our way.

Own Your Career

Feeling underestimated at work? Science suggests this could bring you down. Or it could make you great. Here's how to choose the latter.

Influential Leaders

Want to know how to unlock your whole team's potential? Hint: It's one small mindset shift.