It’s easy to focus on the negative, given our built-in evolutionary tendency to avoid danger. However, amidst the distress we lose sight of the gifts inherent in the SPS and introversion traits. In the early months, when your world still feels upside down, it’s important…
Babies teach us some of life’s most important lessons, including slowing down, letting go, and the futility of forcing an agenda. They find joy in minutiae and look deeply into our souls with those heart-melting eyes. Very few life events push our own unresolved troubles…
I can’t even count the number of times I’ve watched friends’ and family members’ facial expressions drop and felt a chilling silence upon mentioning various forms of mental illness. These are open-minded people. They are willing to talk about politics, religion, drugs, and other controversial…
You’re having a rough day. You woke up on the wrong side of the bed and things just don’t feel right. Or you’re disturbed by something obvious. When you’re stressed, it’s easy to lose sight of reality. You zoom in on the negative and it spirals from…