This pandemic sucks. But something really interesting is happening when people are forced to slow down. Aside from thrashing around with kids in online school, creative bursts and home projects, people are also having...
Author - Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT
Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT
It’s Time to Talk About the Grief
It’s time to talk about an uncomfortable topic. Grief. Grief is so uncomfortable that many struggle to know what to say to someone experiencing the grief of a sudden, soul-crushing loss. Grief can also sneak up...
An Open Letter to My Readers
Dear LoveAndLifeToolbox.com Readers ❤️, These are challenging times. Most of you have had to redefine what’s “normal” as we practice social isolation to do our part to avoid the spread of COVID-19 /...
Social Distancing: How to Keep Upbeat While Apart
Social distancing is becoming the norm as weeks spill into months, depending where you are. We are all making adaptations to our lives. Social norms have been turned upside down as we wait inside. School, exercise...
How to Stay Calm When Things Are Not Calm
Weeks long ago became months as many communities across the US have moved in and out of various “lock-down” scenarious to reduce coronavirus transmission and “flatten the curve (again).” New...
Science Says This is an Antidote to Pain and Negativity
Science says even a little bit of mindfulness can pack a positive punch. And you don’t need a long meditation practice to experience a decrease in physical pain and negativity. Merely a brief introduction to...
Ladies, How About This for Valentines Day?
Whether you plan to shower love on a sweetie, your friends, enjoy your children’s experience with Valentines Day or none of the above, how about adding a loving focus on YOU? Self-care is self-love. Self-care is...
Post-Breakup: How to Know You’re Ready for Your Next Relationship
Ouch. You suffered a painful breakup and have been mourning the loss of what you thought would be and the heartfelt crush of an ego bruise. Like many others who experience this, it sucks. There’s really no...
#TheToolbox Best of Emotional Health and Relationships 2019
As we sail into 2020, it’s not to late to reflect a bit on what has passed. As I do every year, here are the “best of” in emotional health and relationships, the most viewed content in...
Rock Solid Marriage
If you’re married, you’ve probably figured out that marriage isn’t always easy. And it’s not supposed to be. Like anything, time comes with changes; shifts within the individual, relationship...
