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Life can feel hard for all sorts of valid reasons. However, if everything feels like a struggle, it can be partly self-inflicted. In key ways, most of us think in patterns that limit us and restrict our successes and happiness. Let's tackle three common, but not commonly discussed, thinking errors...

3 Thinking Errors That Make Life Harder Than Necessary

Many people with mental illness struggle to keep it a secret from the world. Living behind a false facade is difficult, and it holds others at a distance. Coming out from behind a mask can be scary, but it’s the best way to find true acceptance. Back when I...

Behind the Mask of Mental Illness

It's important to strike the right balance of optimism, hope, belief, and realism. A hopeful, resilient mindset could promote positive changes at the cellular level and boost healing. There are cases of people who have been given a fatal prognosis and changed their outcome using mindset. I have a radio...

The Role of Mindset in Healing

We’ve all been there—waking up in a cold sweat, with your heart pounding after a nightmare so vivid, that it’s hard to remember what’s real. Whether it’s frantically running from a faceless pursuer, falling from a great height, or being trapped in a room with no escape, these unsettling dreams can linger long after we’ve woken up.

2 Common Nightmares and Their Hidden Meanings

To focus on the big picture, you need specific habits and procedures for doing so. Thinking in longer time frames will naturally make you think bigger and more holistically. Thinking big-picture can help us make smarter decisions and achieve meaningful accomplishments. There are numerous reasons you might find yourself consumed...

How to Stay Focused on the Big Picture

Many men value their individuality as a sign of strength while it's actually a sign of emotional neglect. Having their emotions discouraged as children teaches men to hide and devalue feelings in general. Most emotionally neglected men are stand-up guys, but they lack the ability to properly connect emotionally. If...

5 Things You Should Know About Emotionally Neglected Men

"Toxic" is far from a clinical diagnosis, but it describes behaviors stemming from psychological issues. Toxic traits may be subtle and hard to identify. Trust your intuition. It’s okay to let go of unhealthy relationships. A toxic person is someone whose presence consistently breeds stress, conflict, insecurity, and emotional...

How to Identify the Subtle Traits of Toxic Relationships

Whenever we need to restrain ourselves, a conflict is going on. Identifying both sides of a conflict can help in melting it. Finding ways for our different parts to work hand in hand could be a key to contentment. A few weeks ago, my wife gave me a copy of...

Do You Ever Have to Restrain Yourself?

This post provides some tools for managing negative, dominant power dynamics in both professional and personal relationships. The effectiveness of these strategies may vary depending on the context and the closeness of the relationship, particularly in personal settings where emotional and physical intimacy play a larger role. The focus is on recognizing and responding to power limitation or abuse, with the understanding that the impact of such dynamics depends on various factors, including the nature of the power display, the situation, and the personalities involved. The tips offered are general in nature.

How to Manage Negative, Dominant Power Dynamics

In a recent post, I discussed social barriers to applying critical thinking. I received interesting feedback on this particular topic and I thought further discussion around this dialogue would be of interest. First and foremost, consider when we should apply critical thinking. As I’ve stated before, it might come as a surprise to readers that someone like me, who places great value on such thought, would suggest that critical thinking doesn’t need to be applied as often as many might think. The reality is that critical thinking is effortful and time-consuming. If we thought critically about every mundane decision we had to make each day, we’d be exhausted before mid-morning. We should only think critically about issues that we care about and that are important to us.

When Critical Thinking Is Not Worth It

Psychology research shows that clothes shape first impressions and first impressions linger. The clothes you wear in court will influence the judge and jury's impression of you. The goal is to look trustworthy rather than attractive. You are involved in a legal case and the big day is near. Use...

How Should I Dress for Court?

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Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

Minimizing your feelings or your partner's actions is a lie that can wreak havoc on a relationship. The belief that you can change your partner is a dangerous lie that sets both of you up for disappointment. "We don’t need to talk about that" is one of the most destructive...

The 4 Biggest Lies That Destroy Love

People worldwide are experiencing mental health problems due to the climate-ecosystem-biodiversity crisis. Many people try hard to return to previous conditions after climate impacts but will ultimately fail. We must help everyone learn how to engage in the transformational resilience cycle. Last month, I gave a talk to Connecting Climate...

In the Face of Climate Change, Resilience Alone Is Not Enough

Salem, OH

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

End-of-life experiences offer profound insights into how we can live more fully and meaningfully. Embracing presence, clear communication, and respecting wishes enhances the quality of care and life. These lessons are not just for those at the end of life; they are for every area and every stage of our...

5 Ways to Live Well Through the Dying Process

Dreams remain valuable sources of psychological growth all the way into old age. Reflecting on dreams can stimulate a dramatic expansion of self-awareness. The example of Socrates’ recurrent dream shows the potential for late-life transformations. Many people remember fewer dreams as they age. This can lead to the assumption...

The Gift of Dreaming in Old Age

Trust, honesty, respect, communication, effort, and collaboration are the foundation of healthy relationships. Secure, stable, and trusting early relationships instill confidence in future connections. In a healthy relationship, both partners should feel free to be authentic. In the complexity of human relationships, distinguishing between healthy and unhealthy connections can significantly...

The Foundation of Healthy Relationships

Having meaning in life is a strength that is, compared to happiness, more associated with “being yourself.”. Values are ongoing guides for living with purpose and meaning and are expressed in daily actions. An awareness of core values and meaning can aid in navigating through adversity and uncertainty. By...

Explore Meaning and Values to Provide Direction in Uncertainty

Children who do better at school have greater success in life. DNA can predict how well someone will do at school, as a new meta-analysis has shown. DNA-based predictions can be used to help children who struggle in school. Safeguarding is needed for DNA-based predictions to mitigate risks of genetic...

Using DNA to Predict Success in School

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Beneficial Versus Excessive Self-Control in Leadership

One of the top drains leaders experience is repressing or deferring their own needs, aka self-control. Leaders can distinguish between productive versus unproductive displays of self-control....

Beneficial Versus Excessive Self-Control in Leadership

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