A mentor and friend, Dr. Michael Godfrey, shared this quote with me recently, I know of no more potent killer than isolation. There is no more destructive influence on physical and mental health than the isolation of you from me and of us from them. -Dr. Philip Zimbardo In a world suffering from the throes […]
If you are a Star Wars fan, you might remember in Episode One, Anakin stands before the Jedi Council and Yoda says, “I sense much fear in you. Fear is the path to the Dark Side.” Here is a clip. The more I have worked with people through the years, the more I realize fear […]
Brene Brown, a research professor at the University of Houston, provides a great deal of research on human emotions. Her research suggests that the path to mental and emotional wellness is through vulnerability. “Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity. It is the source of hope, empathy, accountability, and authenticity. […]
As we continue to await the results of the election, tension builds for many folk. No matter the results, this election will affect people all over the world. No pressure, right? Now, we have to wait longer for the results… So how can you survive until we know the results? What about AFTER we know […]
Depending on your personality type and emotional health, it can feel really good to give a compliment. How often do you compliment others? Try it and see how it feels. Compliments require one to look for the good in someone else. Heaven knows we need that in our world! So take a moment and compliment […]
What causes depression? It’s a difficult question to answer. So difficult, in fact, that medical science still does not have a perfect answer. For now, we know that people become depressed for different reasons, due to factors both environmental and biological. Some people know exactly where their depression comes from, whereas others may have depression […]
Feeling occasional anxiety is unavoidable. In fact, it is an intended function of the human body – it is the way our nervous system responds to stress or perceived danger. When this anxiety goes past normal levels and becomes disruptive to your everyday life, this may be a sign that you are suffering from an […]
Being weeks away from voting, holidays, and covid scares, it is possible you may offend others, such as family, neighbors, co-workers, and the like. If that is the case, it is necessary to make repairs to keep yourself and the offended party from being undone by hurt feelings. The truth of the matter is that […]
Do you ever find yourself over apologizing? Saying “I’m sorry” for things you really shouldn’t? Sorry to trouble you. Sorry I’m not making any sense. Sorry I’m rambling. Sorry I’m late. Sorry. Sorry. Sorry. People do it often and women more than men. Watch this comic look from Amy Schumer. THE POWER OF WORDS Words […]
So many people I work with are expression anxiety and exhaustion from living in our new and altered state of worldwide pandemic. Whether from fear of contracting the virus, a loved one in a compromised state contracting it, or lack of social interaction, people are more anxious and depressed than a year ago. So how […]