Tag: Mentally

Now, obviously there are aspects of your mind that you can’t control… Whether a specific memory pops into mind, for example. Or whether you feel afraid of almost getting run over by a car. So becoming mentally strong doesn’t mean you are able to exert complete control...

Mental strength is not an innate trait; it is a skill that can be developed through consistent practice and self-awareness. In today’s fast-paced and often challenging world, cultivating mental strength is crucial to navigating through life’s ups and downs with resilience and grace. By a...

Here’s how I think about mental strength: Mental strength is the ability to control your mind instead of being controlled by it. For example: Instead of getting sucked into spirals of self-criticism and shame, mental strength is what allows you to redirect your attention and th...

Here’s how I think about mental strength: Mental strength is the ability to control your mind instead of being controlled by it. For example: Instead of getting sucked into spirals of self-criticism and shame, mental strength is what allows you to redirect your attention and th...

My grandpa dropped a truth bomb that hit right in the gut. He said, “Champ if you don’t change your (bad) habits on time, they will change your time.” And then he looked me dead in the eye and asked, “How are you feeling today?” I had heard that question a million...

As a psychologist, I hear every day about the emotional problems and challenges people struggle with — from depression and anxiety to relationship issues and low self-esteem. But contrary to what you might imagine, people who come to therapy aren’t just full of problems. They’re...

My grandpa dropped a truth bomb that hit right in the gut. He said, “Champ if you don’t change your (bad) habits on time, they will change your time.” And then he looked me dead in the eye and asked, “How are you feeling today?” I had heard that question a million...

My grandpa dropped a truth bomb that hit right in the gut. He said, “Champ if you don’t change your (bad) habits on time, they will change your time.” And then he looked me dead in the eye and asked, “How are you feeling today?” I had heard that question a million...

As a psychologist, I hear every day about the emotional problems and challenges people struggle with — from depression and anxiety to relationship issues and low self-esteem. But contrary to what you might imagine, people who come to therapy aren’t just full of problems. They’re...

My grandpa dropped a truth bomb that hit right in the gut. He said, “Champ if you don’t change your (bad) habits on time, they will change your time.” And then he looked me dead in the eye and asked, “How are you feeling today?” I had heard that question a million...

I’m about to turn 35, and I’ve spent my entire adult life being unemployed or underemployed. This is far from uncommon for autistic people. Roughly 85% of us are unemployed, and that’s only the diagnosed folks who are included in the studies. Before I knew about my autism, I used t...

I received a call while at football. It was a lady my best friend was seeing. She was screaming. Amidst the panic, I caught saying, “[Best friend's name] has been stabbed. He’s not responding to me. Come, please. Quickly! I don’t know what to do.” I rushed out as fa...