We are still in the midst of the COVID pandemic. It has a tight grip on us and the world at large. How are you faring? Have you checked in with yourself lately? We are living in what can only be called “the new normal”. As a society, we are still trying to come to grips with this thing that seems to be spiraling out of control.
There are a lot of thoughts and feelings coming and going. It’s become a bit of a rollercoaster ride. And you know what, it’s okay to feel all these things. It’s okay to not …
Nowadays, a lot of us find ourselves with a lot of time on our hands. Some or all of that time has been spent with family, because you can’t escape them, or spent by ourselves, unless you live with someone. There’s not a lot of other distractions available to us nowadays. It’s a time that grants us the opportunity to look inwards.
In saying this, some of us may notice a sense of loneliness because with fewer outside distractions available to us, we’re spending more time by ourselves. A lot of us are just alone, but not all of us …
Have you ever found it hard to share your feelings? Does it make you feel vulnerable? Feelings and emotions are what make us human. Emotions allow us to feel sympathy and empathy for others but acknowledging feelings is also something that may seem scary to do, can cause feelings of anxiety, or even cause pain.
However, sharing our feelings allows others to see who we are, who we really are, and be our truest, most authentic selves. At times it may be scary to show our true selves to others because we are afraid of how those around us will react. …
They say patience is a virtue. Some of us are more patient than others. Does your patience have a limit? What does it mean to be patient? In the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the first definition of patience is “bearing pains or trials calmly or without complaint”. It seems maybe being patient can actually cause some anxiety…right? If we look at it from another side, doesn’t it almost seem like being patient might mean sacrificing oneself?
According to the same dictionary, one definition of sacrifice is “to suffer loss of, give up, renounce, injure, or destroy especially for an ideal, belief, or …
Growing up in America, we’ve learned that we are all individuals; we’re unique; we’re special. Right? As a child, were you ever told you could be whatever you wanted to be and to just dream big? Your parents likely raised you to be independent. They tried to raise you for the best possible future…at least a future that was bigger and brighter than their own.
You have become their dream. If they couldn’t make it, you surely could. If they did succeed, you can surely do even better, go even further. In all of this, has what you actually want ever …
You are who you are because, well, it is simply your life; it is all the experiences you’ve had and all the interactions you’ve made in the world. However, something we may not consider is that those experiences and interactions are stored in our unconscious and influence how we react and how we make decisions. This is often reflected in our interaction with others in the form of expectations and assumptions, since not knowing the mind of another can create internal anxiety.
There are times that we may empathize with others, although it is still through our own emotional experiences. …
During these pandemic times, a lot of people have taken the opportunity to reflect. But, what does that mean? What are we reflecting on? Some questions that may come up: what do I want out of life…in life? Who am I? Yes, it all sounds very vague and ominous and we may not know where to start. Sometimes it just needs a little guided direction or an outside perspective.
There is an “internal you” which could be seen as the “real you”. What is the real you? The real you is who you are when you are true to yourself. Okay… …
Chicago Personal Growth Institute takes a look at how things are changing – what are the statistics telling us and what can we do about it? This video addresses issues such as communication and job uncertainty that are particularly relevant for professions now working remotely, but also offers general change and stress management techniques applicable to everyone no matter what the circumstances.
One unique attribute of this pandemic is that it is happening the world over. Often when we are presented with an unfortunate incident we think that we are the only one who is suffering, that somehow we have been singled out for hardship. But in this case the world is suffering, and many of us are restricting our lives in hopes of alleviating the suffering of others.
I often hear people say that their suffering is nothing compared to others yet should we be comparing? By acknowledging and knowing your own inner suffering, this will allow you to be more empathetic …
Therapy during these times can be a perfect opportunity to be vulnerable with your partner. While sheltering in place, many external stressors have been removed therefore we can focus on our internal world. This can lead to opportunities for us to share more deeply with our loved one. We can be more present in the moment to know what we are feeling and make a positive choice as to how we want to express that emotion. We can also be aware when we are starting to get emotional to remind ourselves to take a breath or a time out. When …
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