Some people say I am weird, but I am just different!
People don’t really understand me sometimes when I say I am a Visual Thinker.
I Am Broken Leg
If you had a broken leg how would you tell someone? Would it be “I AM broken leg” or “I HAVE a broken leg”? Unless you are a caveman it would likely be the latter.
Our Emotional Lives
As we consider our emotional lives, it is a real challenge to try to understand what we mean when we talk about emotions.
Grinch Prevention: Self-care during the holidays
There is so much pressure this time of year. You are supposed to buy presents, be cheerful and look forward to family gatherings.
Positive Emotions: Do They Have a Role in the Grieving Process?
Research on grief has focused primarily on negative emotions, such as depression, anger, anxiety, and guilt. But what about positive emotions, such as gratitude, pride, hope, and love?
John
John won millions of dollars in the New York lottery. He was a struggling performance artist when he got his lucky break. He went from living in modest apartment and owing thousands in debt, to living in a luxury condo overlooking Manhattan and needing a financial advisor.
His wealth has afforded him experiences he could never have imagined that have made him very happy: regular shopping trips to Rome and opulent vacations. Despite this, he continues to cherish the things he most loved in life...
Bill
Bill lost his job at Lehman Brothers during the financial meltdown. His lay-off coincided with his wife’s maternity leave so they decided to take advantage of them both being off work. They bought an RV and traveled around the country for six months.
After their tour of the US ended and they came back to New York City, Bill assumed the role of stay-at-home dad while his wife returned to work. He found it hard to look for a job and take care of a...