Work Life Balance — Blog — Dr. Amy E. Keller, PsyD, MFT

Mar 16

Mar 16 Laughing is the Best Form of Therapy

Dr. Amy Recommends, Wellness, Work Life Balance

Laughter is a great form of stress relief, and that’s no joke! In this post, Dr. Amy explains the mental and physical benefits of laughing your ass off and invites you to participate in National #LetsLaughDay.

Mar 10

Mar 10 Unplugging: Scheduling Screen Free Days

Dr. Amy E. Keller

Dr. Amy Recommends, Wellness, Work Life Balance

While the internet can enrich our lives and make many things more convenient, studies show that over-exposure to screens makes us less healthy and happy. In this post, Dr. Amy advocates for less screen time and offers suggestions to help you unplug and find the joy outside of your screen.

Mar 2

Mar 2 Has the coronavirus affected your friendships?

Dr. Amy E. Keller

Dr. Amy Recommends, Relationships, Work Life Balance

Feel like social distancing has cost you some friendships? You’re not alone! In this blog post, Dr. Amy explains the general rules of friendship and the good habits you need to develop if you want to make, sustain or deepen your friendships.

Oct 27

Oct 27 Five Truly Scary Film Relationships

Dr. Amy E. Keller

Dr. Amy Recommends, Work Life Balance

With Halloween right around the corner, ‘tis the season for things that scare us. In some cases, the scariest aspect of a film is not a ghost or a monster, but someone much more human and close to the main character. Read on to see Dr. Amy’s nominees for the scariest relationships on the silver screen!

Mar 10

Mar 10 Escape the External Validation Trap

Dr. Amy E. Keller

Work Life Balance, Wellness, Getting Unstuck

External validation feels good, but you shouldn’t be too dependent on it. In this post, Dr. Amy talks about external validation, how to tell if you rely on it too much, and how to find your own self-worth.

Jan 6

Jan 6 Living in the Moment: Segment Intending

Dr. Amy E. Keller

Getting Unstuck, Wellness, Work Life Balance, Dr. Amy Recommends

Having trouble keeping your New Year’s resolutions? Dr. Amy recommends Segment Intending, an exercise where you set smaller goals and intentions through out your day. Segment Intending will enable you to live in the moment while simultaneously helping you pave a better path forward and, bonus, it’s fun!