How Destructive Is Toxic Positivity?
Life is good! The glass is half-full! When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade! These are all examples of being an optimist. More often...
Attack the Problem, Not the Person
Have you ever heard the saying, “Attack the problem, not the person”? Historically this has been how problems have been confronted and solved. Somewhere along...
Using Journaling to Reduce Anxiety
The modern term for keeping a diary is journaling. No matter what you call it, both are methods for writing down your thoughts and feelings,...
Anxiety And Inflation: The Correlation Is Important
There is a direct correlation between inflation and heightened anxiety. This might be a place to become political and say inflation is one political party’s...
What Is Gratitude And Why It’s Important
Gratitude can be as simple as saying, “Thank you.” Or gratitude can be as global as an appreciation for first responders, police and fire fighters...
-ED Vs. -ING Are Important Word Transformations
-ED Vs. -ING The English language is fascinating. Words that mean very different things are often used interchangeably, for example, rationalization and justification or jealousy...
Is Worry The Same as Anxiety?
A Maine snowstorm can cause you to worry about how much snow you’re going to have to remove or, the snowstorm can cause you to...
What Are Affirmations, Affirming Questions And Goals?
Affirmations It is not unusual to hear the phrase “positive affirmations”. Is the term “positive affirmations” more accurate than the term “affirmations”? No! They are...
What Are 3 Facts About Feelings?
Feelings Feelings are an emotional state or a reaction to stimuli. While feelings tend to be abstract in nature, they are frequently physically felt, for...
Rationalization vs. Justification – The Difference
In everyday communication, the words rationalization and justification are frequently used interchangeably. But, do they really mean the same thing? Simply put, rationalization is an...