My diet has changed a lot since moving to Japan. Most notably, I don’t eat out as much. This is a good thing. I also cook very differently. This is in large part because I no longer entertain in the home. This means I don’t cook my party staples such as lasagna or homemade...
The work of deconstructing anger can feel like too much. This week, we are going to focus on why the work is worth it. Read more at Adjustment Guidance.
Finding work–life–school–creativity balance was no easy feat. I must be honest and share that it took time. The first five years of my therapy practice, everything went into to that. All of my passion, creativity, and time. Because I had the experience of opening my practice in the US, I thought I was prepared,...
Last month, we focused on getting rid of resentment. This month, we will focus on getting rid of anger. Read more at Adjustment Guidance.
I have an on-again / off-again relationship with the Japanese language. That is to say, I study in spurts. I try to study at least 5 minutes a day. I know this is shockingly low and still struggle to manage it. My Japanese was decent at one point, but then Chad went to a...
Letting go of the past allows you to let go of a lot of resentment and excess baggage. Read more at Adjustment Guidance.
The biggest standout about going to the doctor in Japan is (far and away) the price. A doctor visit usually costs me around $5. There are other cultural differences. I am on my fifth doctor since moving to Japan. My first doctor moved to Tokyo. He was American, so no real change there. My...