If you can’t view things with a positive spin, you will have nothing to do that is meaningful or productive. If your mindset is causing you to overlook what you do have and what you can have, it’s time to change...
Be sure not to lie because they would definitely fish that out and be as true to yourself as possible. Pick out his strengths and compliment him on that. Appreciate him and encourage him when he talks to you with these...
I have had clients who had been feeling low because they had a vitamin deficiency. If you think your expressions of emotion are out of the norm or excessive, you should speak to a medical or mental health professional. If you...
Meditation is a powerful tool for helping us develop a strong mind and stable emotions. By calming our mind, we can develop our ability to see things with greater clarity, therefore, gaining a better understanding of what is happening in our...
Even if you have deliberately chosen to disconnect from your emotions in the name of self-preservation, you should now see why this isn’t healthy in the longer term. Emotional detachment due to past experiences can be especially distressing, because you may...
Don’t ruin your partner’s morning, and possibly the rest of their day, but telling him or her I’m not happy in my relationship before they go to work. Maybe something is happening in the relationship that can’t be fixed. Once you...
They listen and can provide immediate support, and they can connect you to other resources. The other two are online therapy services (there are many; these two are among the best). I keep replaying different things I have done that have...
Ever feel like something about your life is “off”? Maybe you don’t feel entirely happy with how things are going — with your career, your relationships, or where you live. Or maybe things are mostly OK, but you have the sneaking...
Are you thinking about the situation in all-or-nothing terms? Do you think that if you’re not the perfect partner you must be the worst one on the planet? Try to find the gray amid all that black and white. Notice their...
Constant feelings of guilt and shame are reinforced by the voice in your head that criticizes you. Learn to compliment yourself daily and appreciate any effort you make towards being better. Being kind to yourself heals some of the trauma you...