by Jeff Clark, MD | Apr 15, 2023 | Addiction, Values, Vision
Loyal readers: I’m so grateful you joined me on this blog. It’s been a while since I’ve posted, and I’m happy to say that I’m back on the wagon! When I slowed down posts two years ago, I was making a major career transition. Since we last...
by Jeff Clark, MD | Mar 1, 2021 | Do Less, Goals, Values
This week I listed all my priorities, and decided that this blog was number 9. (Really number 14 if I enumerate out the members of my immediate family and my “real” jobs.) What beat it out? Improving my spirituality, my relationships with family and friends, my work...
by Jeff Clark, MD | Feb 15, 2021 | Baby Steps, Brain, Cognitive Fusion/Defusion, Values, Vision
Cognitive fusion is a powerful observation that comes from acceptance and commitment therapy. In essence, cognitive fusion describes times when our thoughts become “fused” with our beliefs, preventing us from acting in a way that enriches our lives. In short, it’s a...