Signs and Red Flags of Emotional Abuse Emotional abuse involves controlling another person by using emotions to criticize, embarrass, shame, blame, or otherwise manipulate them. While most common in dating and married relationships, mental or emotional abuse can occur in any relationship—including among friends, family members, and co-workers. Emotional abuse In general, a relationship is[…]
There’s a trick to keep people who make you feel inferior from getting their way You’ve got a relative who always purports to be the expert on any subject. Although it’s sometimes helpful to get actual advice you can use, the constant drumbeat of supposedly knowledge-based conclusions that comes out of this person’s mouth[…]
Learn to let go of perfectionism and enjoy your accomplishments. “Excellence is not a skill. It is an attitude. Excellence comes not from education, money, ability or connections alone. It comes from a commitment to do the very best with whatever you have available.” These wise words from businessman and motivational writer Ralph S.[…]
“What am I doing here?” “I don’t belong.” “I’m a total fraud, and sooner or later, everyone’s going to find out.” If you’ve ever felt like an imposter at work, you’re not alone. A 2019 review of 62 studies on imposter syndrome suggested anywhere from 9 to 82 percent of people report having thoughts along[…]
Depression is hard to comprehend when you’re experiencing it and even harder to explain to those around you. Some days, you may feel like yourself and other days you may struggle to finish a daily task like eat a full meal or take out the trash. Major depressive disorder may be one of the most[…]
Effects on Individuals If you are a faculty or staff member working in a department where a colleague has been recently diagnosed with a serious illness or has died, you might be experiencing a number of feelings over the days and weeks. Strong personal bonds are often formed within work groups, and the experience of[…]
Sometimes it can seem like it’s mandatory to like fall. Everyone is abuzz with talk of pumpkin spice lattes, sweater weather, and rain boots. If seasonal changes are difficult for you, you might feel alone. The truth is that for many people, the transition to fall is tough and the transition to winter is even[…]
KEY POINTS A person’s story about a trauma or loss will either limit them or help them create a life they love. It’s never too late for one to rewrite their story about a trauma or loss. Through loss, people learn to value life in this moment and to live and love fully, knowing[…]
Whether you feel hopeless about your ability to get out of debt or you feel hopeless about almost everything in life, it is an awful feeling. Feeling stuck in a place of hopelessness makes life really tough. Fortunately, there are some things you can do when you feel hopeless to make life a bit better—no[…]
Why Do I Feel So Angry? One in three people say they have a close friend or family member who has anger problems. The finding, from a Mental Health Foundation survey, suggests that many of us will encounter work situations where emotions run high, and may spill over into anger. Not all[…]