We can all agree that life is full of uncertainty, right? Yet, we get up every morning with the courage and determination to make the best of the cards we have been dealt for the day. We do so with faith and hope that something amazing will occur through our positive outlook and persistence. There … Read more
Have you ever wondered if group therapy is right for you? This might be a question you be asking – especially if you’re tired of the regular 1-on-1 therapy sessions that many people experience. So if your therapist is the get-to-business kind, then you should seriously consider joining group psychotherapy. Depending on the professional help … Read more
There’s a rather quiet guy at work who is always cracking jokes about his own nerdiness at the staff parties. He seems like a nice enough guy, but when you carefully watch him and keep track of what he says, you’ll find he’s actually very in love with his own presence. There are some weird … Read more
Have you ever found yourself dealing with someone who appeared to be extremely selfish? Or difficult? I wager we’ve all been there. As we go through life, we will likely find ourselves having to deal with people who seem to possess extreme levels of arrogance, manipulation… possibly even destructive behavior. And these people may be … Read more
Have you ever shared a trauma in your life only to have the person you are confiding in monopolize the conversation by telling you about a bigger trauma they suffered (usually five years ago)? There’s no greater insult to add to your injury when someone you mistakenly trusted shows lack of empathy signs and makes … Read more
My boss is a sociopath, and I don’t say this lightly. He has a tendency to deal with his employees in a merciless way, and he will literally wring the last drop of blood from you before casting you aside for the newbie at work. Sick days are a nightmare as he doesn’t understand when … Read more
I always said that if I was given a choice, I’d be a lifelong student, studying one degree after the other at colleges all over the world. Upon reflection, this desire to always be a student is true today, even though I haven’t been enrolled for a college degree for more than a decade. I’ve … Read more
I’m sure you’ll agree that fictional characters’ personalities can seem fascinating. One of my favorite characters is Captain Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean. Actor Johnny Depp portrays the character beautifully and stays true to his personality type. When I see the way fictional characters display their given personality traits throughout their lifespan on the … Read more
Let’s admit it. We’ve all been a little jealous or envious of someone. We were jealous that our companies hired someone “off the street” and paid them a higher salary than us, though we had been there for years. We were envious of co-workers that seemed to get away with doing nothing. Yet, at the … Read more
Choosing the right partner gives you a better chance of building a respectful, loving, trusting, and uplifting relationship. You aren’t going to enjoy those positive things with a toxic girlfriend who keeps overwhelming you with her nasty attitude. Of course, she doesn’t show up with a sign that reads “I Identify as a toxic.” She’s not going to tell … Read more