I recently was trying to work out a ticket problem with a Southwest Airlines customer service representative. The representative was patient and kind and treated […]
Social Comparisons – Working for You or Against
We often compare ourselves to others. We are social creatures, and it’s natural for us to do this. In a way, we are trying to […]
Power of Words & Self-Talk
Words can be tremendously powerful. Very subtle changes in choice of words, voice inflection, etc. can totally change the impact our words have on others. […]
Lost "Control" of My Thoughts
I was recently watching a docudrama called “Control” that chronicled the rise of the punk/new wave group Joy Division and troubled front man Ian Curtis. […]
Relief from Anger
Our anger can be kept alive indefinitely. An incident in which we felt wronged from 20 years ago can send us spiraling into a heated […]
Self-Liberation Through Thoughts
So, changing our behavior is one way of improving our sense of well-being. I’m referring to this as a form of self-liberation because we do […]
Self-Liberation Through Actions
Our actions can have a huge affect on our emotional well-being. One of the benefits of focusing on changing our behavior is that it is […]
More on "Spinning"
As I said in my last post, it’s easy for thoughts that are just in our imagination to create strong, visceral responses. The exact type […]
Igniting Emotions
Our emotions are typically elicited by our thoughts. Situations, in a sense, are neither bad nor good…they just are. It is our thoughts about the […]
Practicing Mindfulness Daily
It’s a given that when we practice something, we get better at it. Our brains are made to adapt to different stimuli. Mindfulness can be […]