Journaling is like a mental workout. We all know that exercise is good for our body and ideally is done on a daily basis. The same is true for our minds. Taking a little bit of time to step back and do some reflection can really open things up and be a game changer.

In EMDR, we practice the presence of being. We practice the art of noticing. This presence is a powerful force. This is not just wishful thinking or nice thoughts.

When was the last time you were completely in tune with your body? It is magical. Your thoughts and feelings don’t stick around, they only made passing appearances as your whole being is engrossed in the present moment.

I wanted to share some common symptoms and problems that are often (not always of course) present with males who come into my office:

• They have problems with anxiety and stress, and they internalize and absorb this stress

• They can’t get out of their head / their mind spins in circles

• They are more often than not analyzing / thinking / evaluating future tasks or past problems

• They have become increasingly more angry and irritable and notice that they snap at small, trivial things more than they used to