coping
Life presents variables; learning how to cope in order to master, minimize, or tolerate what has come to pass.
Hey Kiddo, Can You Help Me Water My Patience Tree?
Why Can't We Just Be Born With Patience? My 6-year-old has the patience of an energetic old lady who acts much younger than she is and has NO time to spare. Her impatience spews out in huffs and teenage-level attitude. My 4-year-old has the patience of a 4-year-old, and her impatience comes out as hurt feelings and bursts of tears. I don't even want to talk about the toddler, whose frustration and impatiences comes out as flopping backward on the ground in Shakespearean drama, usually resulting in a solid THUD from his head connecting to the hardwood floor. I had to buy a protective pillow for him, for fear of his brain cells.
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Psyche
From Hoarding to Minimalism
About 10 years ago, I was happily married and celebrating my third or fourth anniversary in our home watching an episode of the show "Hoarders". There were lots of jokes made by viewers of the show such as "Whenever I feel like I have too much or I shouldn't go shopping, I just watch an episode of Hoarders and I feel fine again." I admit I was doing just that and it was no joke, it worked like a charm. If someone criticized my shopping outings or spending habits, I'd watch another episode of "Hoarders" and since my home didn't look like theirs, I was fine. If someone criticized me for one of my collection obsessions (craft supplies, dolls, shoes, dvds), I'd simply watch another episode of "Hoarders" and since my home didn't smell of dead cats and rats and I didn't have to climb over a mountain of dvds to get to the bathroom, I was fine. There was no way I was overspending or overcollecting or overshopping. Right?
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman2 years ago in Psyche
Want to Regain Your Self-Respect?
Losing self-respect can be one of the most difficult things to overcome in life. It can feel like you are constantly battling yourself, and it can be hard to see a way out. If you have lost your self-respect, know that you are not alone. At some point in life, many people find themselves struggling to make ends meet. The good news is that it is possible to regain your self-respect if you are willing to put in the work. In this blog post, we will discuss some steps that can help you get started.
By The Seraphic Society 2 years ago in Psyche
Are You Dealing With Grief?
Grief is a natural response to loss. It can be triggered by the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or any other type of major change. While everyone experiences grief in their own way, there are five common stages that people often go through denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Learning about these stages can help you understand your own grief process and provide support for someone who is grieving.
By The Seraphic Society 2 years ago in Psyche
The Power of Positive Thinking: How Optimism Can Transform Your Life. AI-Generated.
Imagine waking up every day feeling excited and full of hope. Picture seeing challenges as chances to grow and your dreams as reachable goals. This is what positive thinking can do for you, a skill that opens doors to success in both your personal and professional life. As Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, "The only limit to our realization of tomorrow is our doubts of today."
By Danilo Scepanovic2 years ago in Psyche
Mindful Living: Techniques for Reducing Stress and Anxiety. AI-Generated.
In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and anxious. The ancient practice of mindfulness offers a simple way to manage stress and find peace. Sharon Salzberg, a well-known meditation teacher, said, "Mindfulness isn't difficult, we just need to remember to do it."
By Danilo Scepanovic2 years ago in Psyche
Are You Self Aware? Cause your enemies are.
Self-awareness is a critical component of success. It allows you to understand your thoughts and feelings, manage them better, and make more informed decisions. Without self-awareness, it cannot be easy to grow and improve. This blog post will discuss the importance of self-awareness and how you can achieve it!
By The Seraphic Society 2 years ago in Psyche
How Catcalling Affected Me As A Child. Content Warning.
When I was 12, I got catcalled for the first time. It was almost 100 degrees and I put on a nice outfit to go out with my friend to the market. I wore a simple shirt and shorts, an outfit that I thought was perfectly acceptable, especially considering the weather. I was walking with my friend down the street and a man said "Wow those are big" My friend was younger than me, and she had never heard anyone say something so vulgar before so she was shocked but we kept walking. All the way until we got to the end of the road where we met up with some other girls. Even though she was shocked, she ended up telling the girls we met up with, and everyone had a good laugh about it. I wanted to say I didn't think it was funny and it made me uncomfortable, but I didn't want to spoil their fun. So I kept my mouth shut, and ignored it until I got home.
By Melody Hess2 years ago in Psyche
A Few Thoughts about Drugs
I have no idea why I never became an addict. As I have written previously, I had some difficult moments in my childhood and had to find a way to handle the pain in my life. Food was the only real option available, besides the reading, writing and guitar-playing. Of course, this was not a set of options that went unnoticed. My weight gain was commented on, but no one asked the question, “Why?” Why was I doing this to myself? Why did I eat so much when it reached the point where it was no longer providing any real pleasure? And why didn’t anyone stop me?
By Kendall Defoe 2 years ago in Psyche
