When Letting Go Hurts Too Much: 13 Ways to Let Go of the Pain
Nothing prepares you for the anguish of having to let go. If you are struggling with the pain of a broken heart, or if you are still grieving the loss of a loved one and can’t let go, please read on. The following tips may help you get back on your feet: Embrace your feelings. A common myth is that “If you ignore the pain, it will go away”. The pain is like the monster in the closet, waiting for the moment to strike...
Why Changing Your Mind Hurts
Do past decisions still haunt you? Does it seem that if you hadn’t changed your mind about past events, things might’ve been different – such as choosing that other job or marrying that former boyfriend? Well did you know that changing our minds almost always makes us feel uncomfortable anyway? In fact, changing our minds hurts regardless of the outcome. Chances are high that the decisions you made were probably good, and...
Your Life Is This Dark Room and Only I Have the Key: A Closer Look into the Mind of the Psychopath
They are fascinating, impressive, and charming. They are articulate and exude confidence. They act and talk like an iconic actor. They can read your body language in an instant. They are controlling and manipulative. You can sense the danger, and yet you still feel a great sense of excitement and fear. But this is not a movie. This is your life. And no, you cannot change them. Who are these people? Sociopaths, and people with...
In the Eye of the Storm: 9 Easy Tips to Help You Overcome Stress in the Workplace
Layoffs. Workforce readjustment. Budget cuts. Downsizing. We hear these infamous words repeated every day in the news and at work. You might feel that you are in the eye of the storm, or maybe afraid that your life will devolve into desperation and ruin. You might even find yourself wondering, “Will I be laid off?”. Other workplace stressors can also include difficulty getting along with co-workers, workplace bullying,...
Through the Eyes of Mystery and Wonder: Requiem for the Homeless
One morning, as the heat of the day began to unfold, I took the necessary steps to get ready for work. My morning routine was about to get interrupted. Midway through downtown Tampa, cars were slowly grinding to a halt. I was eventually stuck in a massive traffic jam with no visible cause for it. No problem, I thought, and initiated the GPS on my cell phone. Without hesitation, I was directed to take a detour at the next exit. It...
