If You’re Too Stressed, You Can’t Think Straight
“I’m so upset I can’t think straight,” she says. And I believe her. “Just take a second and breathe,” I say. “I can breathe!” she… Read More »If You’re Too Stressed, You Can’t Think Straight
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You Can Become Addicted to Anger & Not Even Know It
Every so often, when I tell someone that I have a professional background in psychological research, they’ll immediately start talking to me about Sigmund Freud.… Read More »You Can Become Addicted to Anger & Not Even Know It
“Hands Off That Guilt!”: Emotional Loan Sharks and Guilt Without an Expiration Date
“Hands Off That Guilt!” Last week, we posted “Distressed by Another’s Jealousy: How to Deal with Guilt from Hurting a Partner” in response to a… Read More »“Hands Off That Guilt!”: Emotional Loan Sharks and Guilt Without an Expiration Date
Assertiveness as Honesty Exchange: Sender to Receiver and Back Again
When many folks think of assertiveness, they think of sender skills. An assertive person is one who communicates their thoughts and feelings confidently. Openly. And… Read More »Assertiveness as Honesty Exchange: Sender to Receiver and Back Again
