A year ago, Boulder experienced monsoon-like rains that flooded roadways, overflowed creeks and prompted evacuations. As the anniversary of this event rolls around, some of you might be surprised by how emotional you become. No one who lives through a disaster is untouched by the experience. Flooding can have profound effects on a person’s emotional, […]
Tuning out the inner critic
All too often, the voice that’s loudest in your head is not your encouraging, supportive, best self—it’s your peevish, sulky curmudgeon, who refuses to believe in your capabilities. Dealing with this constant inner critic can be a huge drain, exhausting your efforts before you even get started. And unfortunately the self-criticism often comes as a […]
Fear of flooding
Fear of flooding “Above average snowpack. The possibility of a warm, wet spring. Streams and rivers transformed from September’s flooding.” With these factors swirling around the news, it’s no wonder that people are anxious this time of year, especially after having survived— and just barely regained—one’s footing after the climactic flood that happened in Boulder […]