You may not realize it but there are several ways you might be damaging your relationship. The first is not talking about past incidents that were hurtful to you from previous relationships. The next is having expectations that you don’t express to your partner. If you don’t talk about them then that sets your partner…
Do you ever find yourself experiencing thoughts that you just don’t find helpful and hold you back? These could be cognitive distortions. Common cognitive distortions include having a mental filter, where you only focus on the negative and not the positive. Another is “all-or-nothing” labeling in which you see things as either all good or…
Everyone likes the feeling of being in love, yet for some, this can pose a real addiction problem. People with a love addiction crave to be connected with another person. Their relationship becomes more important than anything else in their lives. The symptoms often resemble other addiction problems, such as ignoring financial consequences or taking…
Do you think that you might have depression? Keep these questions in mind. Have you been experiencing sadness for a long time and feel isolated or hopeless? Are you struggling with falling asleep or staying asleep? Do you have thoughts such as, “I’m worthless,” or similar negative thinking? Have you stopped doing things you once…
You may not realize it, but what words you choose to say can actually contribute to the stigmas behind mental health issues. For example, have you ever referred to someone as “crazy?” Have you joked about getting “depressed” when the weather outside is gloomy? Using psychological terms is common in our society, yet these terms…
Do you believe that you are in an abusive relationship? Do you know someone who is? Consider these warning signs. Have you noticed your friends or family members have expressed concern for your safety and well-being? Are there times when you have stuck-up for and even defended your partner’s abusive behaviors? Do both of you…
On his blog, Deepak Chopra asks what kind of future do we want for ourselves? One where we grow and expand or one that leads to our destruction? He recommends that, in order to expand our consciousness, we find ways change course. These steps are more holistic, focusing on the improvement of the self instead…
Are you and your partner considering couples therapy? There are some key points to keep in mind before going to that first session. Many expect when they go to couple’s therapy that it is their partner who will be doing most of the work. However, both of you should have goals for what you want…
It turns out that EQ, or emotional quotient, is proving to be important to employers. Especially those who are considering candidates for open positions. There are five EQ traits. The first is personal awareness. How aware are you of your own emotions? The next is being able to control those emotions. Third, how motivated are you?…
Do you feel “stuck”? Not achieving goals that you set for yourself? Consider these ideas on how to move forward. Consider these ideas for how to move forward. First, go over your goals and clarify, if necessary. Next, pinpoint what are the barriers to achieving those goals. Then, make sure that your goal is really…