Pandexit Anxiety? You’re not alone.

We've waited for the day when we could more safely come out of our homes and resume our pre-COVID activities. And, for some of us, that day is here. There's excitement and energy around socializing with family and friends, shopping inside favorite stores and eating at favorite restaurants - all without having to wear a …

One year later: the Anniversary Effect

What has this past week been like for you? I feel like I've seen glimpses of an alternate reality as our city opens back up. There are more people and groups gathering outside and Governor Walz just gave the OK for higher capacity in many types of venues. While I understand that for some this …

Toughing it out? Please don’t.

Every week, I meet dozens of people who tell me that they have pain. When I ask what they're doing for it a common response is, "Nothing. I figure it will get better so I'm toughing it out." PLEASE DON'T. The longer we stay in pain, the more vehemently the brain sends pain signals to …