When Stress Clamps Down, Curiosity Blows the Doors Off

By Sylvia Lafair | July 17, 2025
A green sprout growing through cracked concrete on a steep San Francisco sidewalk, symbolizing how curiosity transforms stress into growth.

Summary: You know that feeling, your chest tightens, your jaw clenches, and suddenly your to-do list feels like a personal attack. That’s stress! We all relate to stress. Instead of taking the meds, here is another way to pivot the stress factor and feel better faster. Dear Dr. Sylvia, I read your book “Invisible Stress…

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Oversharing at Work: When “Being Real” Turns Really Awkward

By Sylvia Lafair | June 17, 2025
A man in office attire illustrating oversharing at work with colorful letters and symbols swirling from his mouth and around his head.

Summary: Let’s talk about oversharing. It’s that awkward moment when someone turns a team meeting into a therapy session. You’ve seen it. You’ve cringed. Maybe (gulp) you’ve even done it. Welcome to the land of Too Much Information (TMI) at work. Today’s world of stress has this population growing fast. Dear Dr Sylvia, Why do…

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