“Medical gaslighting” is something that has been happening for a long time, yet it is only recently that the general public has become more aware of the practice and the adverse impact on their well-being. You and I may have been a victim of this form of psychological manipulation by a healthcare provider and didn’t even know it. This … Read more
Can we all agree it’s a bit “challenging” to be human right now? There is so much differencing of opinions these days, ranging from politics to the validity of vaccines. Yet, as we debate truth, trends and who to trust… there is still one viewpoint we can all agree upon. The belief that every decision … Read more
True happiness is a critical aspect of our well-being. But what is true happiness? And would we recognize in ourselves and others? As a society, we have developed the habit of judging a book by its cover… of taking things at face value and believing only what we see. This is especially evident across … Read more
People use manipulative sentences or phrases usually to get their way, bully, “gaslight” or create a power imbalance. For narcissistic people, it’s a tactic used to create conflict, inflict emotional abuse or diminish the self-esteem of others. In some cases, the speaker does not intend to cause harm, but their words may still have damaging … Read more
Are you tired of teaching? Or do you want to go in a different direction in life? If you’ve decided to leave teaching, then you’re probably wondering what your next step is. Finding a job that suits your interests and talents changes your sense of personal fulfillment. But it can be challenging to figure out … Read more
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a complex, rigorous, and expensive procedure. On top of that, the period of going through IVF cycles is often a sensitive and distressing time for women, who’ve already had to deal with the stress of not getting pregnant on their own. For those reasons alone, offering words of encouragement for someone going … Read more
I remember sitting in class during my first week in senior high and feeling a little nervous about the year ahead of me. One of my classmates, Robert, had a misunderstanding with our English teacher. We were instructed to take notes during lessons, and our teacher assumed he was doodling. She reprimanded him, and unfortunately, … Read more
You’re a highly sensitive person. You feel alone. Is there anyone else out there who feels the same? Better still, is there a famous highly sensitive person out there? If they can survive the pressures of being famous and being sensitive, surely, they get it. And I’m here to help. I’ll explain how it works … Read more
“You’re always so high strung and emotional!” These words were hurled at me by a past partner who used to gaslight me all the time. Their words made me feel insecure, confused, and raw. I always ended up believing that I was the guilty party in whatever issue we were dealing with, and as a … Read more
Did you know that one of the best ways to make someone feel you care about them is to connect with them early in the day? I think you’ll agree with me that reaching out via text will show the woman you like or love that she is important to you. If you’re concerned about what you should put into … Read more