Learn more about positive psychology and how gratitude, happiness, and positivity can positively impact mental health.
While sitting at the vets recently, I had a discussion with a fellow pet owner about her high-strung dog and what signs the pup had that indicated she was excitable and reactive. As we looked at the whippet puppy salivating over the people in the waiting room, I wondered how wonderful it would be if … Read more
The “I don’t want to work anymore” feeling can rise quickly and sharply, or it can be like a slow-burn and dawn on you over time. And yes, we’ve all been there. Over the past decade of my work life (and I’ve had a few jobs), I’ve woken up a few mornings, and the first … Read more
There are days when you just need help. You feel utterly overwhelmed, out of your depth, and bowled over by life. Your brain runs out of feel-good power, and you hit rock bottom, your mind just abandoning all hope. This is the point when you consider the pros and cons of a therapist vs psychiatrist, … Read more
What do you do when life gives you a raw deal by placing an overt narcissist in your life? I can relate to your despair considering I married one. Overt narcissists can be just as difficult to handle as the other types of narcissists. Why? Their unappealing personality traits. I mean, how long can you stand someone’s intense arrogance, … Read more
Mental health is an important aspect of everyday life. Back in the day, it was not promoted as something important. Many people overlook their mental health and emotional well-being as a result, including those with mental disorders who need treatment. The unwillingness came from the social stigma associated with mental illness. You risk getting criticized … Read more
A friend of mine recently came out and admitted to being an addict. We were all gathered around ready to support her with what we assumed was an alcohol or drug addiction. What a surprise to hear her admit that she was addicted to porn! Admitting to an addiction always comes with a certain amount … Read more
Signs of bad parenting are all around you: rude, obnoxious children running rampant through a store or restaurant; a child bullying another child or a parent shaming their child in public. When you find yourself in a situation where you are witnessing the effects of bad parenting first hand, have you ever stopped to wonder … Read more
We’d all like to be a powerfully optimistic and spontaneous person who has a unique ability to feel what others feel without seeming to try too hard. Usually, people who have these precious character traits are entertainers, actors, singers, and comedians. They are so wonderfully able to read a crowd, hang out in public as … Read more
My friend recently asked me for advice on how to handle something their child had done at school. I had just come home from a parent-teacher meeting at my own child’s school about a similar issue, and I found myself advising my friend based on my child’s experience and not on what her child had … Read more
Imagine having a highly sensitive child who feels profound compassion for animals, even insects. This child hates violence and cruelty, routing the conviction toward justice. This child is a rescuer of the innocents and an empath who physically feels others’ pain. The child is overly generous, intelligent, witty, lonely, worried, a reader and writer of … Read more