Defense Mechanisms: Simple Reasons We Use Them
What Are Defense Mechanisms? Defense mechanisms are your unconscious thoughts that provide you with emotional distance from your unpleasant feelings. For example, if you are...
What are 10 Simple Barriers to Communication?
Communication – Communication with other people is based on sending and receiving messages. These messages are traditionally sent and received based on a combination of:•...
Marriage – The Truth About 4 Stressful Critical Cycles
Stressful Cycles in Marriage – If you have been reading my blogs, you probably realize I talk a lot about relationships and stress. Relationships relearned!...
Emotional Baggage And Successful Relationships
An example of the types of emotions that could become baggage. Emotional Baggage Definition of emotional baggage: The feelings you have about your past and...
“What Is Hidden Anger? Know 7 Characteristics”
Masking anger in order to hide it from everyone. Consciously vs. Unconsciously Hiding Your Anger Consciously you may know you are angry. Or you may...
7 Healthy Time Out Steps and How to Use Them
Time Out Clock For Adults Time Outs “Time out” is an interesting phrase that has so many meanings:• During a basketball game the Celtics can...
Thanksgiving 2020: A Self-fulfilling Prophecy?
Thanksgiving 2020: A Self-fulfilling Prophecy? There is a wonderful quote by Henry Ford (1863-1846) that applies to self-fulfilling prophecies: Whether you think you can or...
Learn How To Handle Destructive Criticism
Learn How To Handle Destructive Criticism Welcome! I am glad you are here. This blog focuses on offering skills and techniques on how to respond...