We are our own worst critics. And, oftentimes, our thoughts can be all-consuming. There is a negative internal monologue, this unwelcome noise, that races through our mind and devours any hope for reinstating joy and peace. As trauma survivors, we need to learn to quiet the noise. We need to actively begin practicing how to […]
The Importance of Slowing a Ball in Motion
It’s good to set goals for ourselves. Goals mean different things to different people because our circumstances differ. We can even make the same goals, but the importance can vary largely on the individual. To get out of bed may be a simpler prospect for someone who’s healthy hoping to be more productive than it […]
Reframing Addiction: It all Stems from the Same Place
Addiction is bad, right? We hear about it all the time. We’re in the midst of an opioid epidemic, and our friends, family members, loved ones, and those we interact with all the time are shopping too much, eating too much, spending too much time on social media. We all know someone who “has an […]
It’s All a Matter of Perspective: Shift Yours Today
It was a woman’s birthday and her husband came home with a bouquet of flowers, but they weren’t roses. And, while they were a beautiful assortment of bright colors, she wondered why the love of her life hadn’t sprung for her favorite red ones. So, she thanked him, but decided to ask. Her husband replied, […]
The Narcissist’s Pursuit of (False) Happiness
Pathological narcissism is derived from deep-seated shame. While there are hereditary factors, much of the sociopath behavior displayed by this behavioral disorder is propelled to the surface due to negative circumstances, particularly trauma. Once the chaos has subsided, the emotions felt are vanished into the recesses of the narcissist’s mind with the hope that they […]