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Everyday Psychology: Staying Sane During The Holidays - Part II

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Some thoughts on life and its complexities. Friday, December 16, 2011. Staying Sane During The Holidays - Part II. I ran across this fantastic column in the Huffington Post. And felt like I needed to share it here. The author is Laura Munson, who has also written a book. And a column in the New York Times. Check out this great column by clicking on the link below:. Why I'm Not Micromanaging Christmas This Year. Eva-Maria Gortner, PhD. Eva-Maria Gortner, PhD. View my complete profile. Follow Me by Email.

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Everyday Psychology: Stay Sane During The Holidays

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Some thoughts on life and its complexities. Saturday, November 12, 2011. Stay Sane During The Holidays. For almost anyone, the holidays are accompanied by mixed feelings. The season calls for celebration, companionship, and (for many) spiritual reflection. Yet we also often find ourselves confronted by hastiness, feelings of running out of time, financial challenges, and navigating the minefield of family relationships and related politics. How can we stay grounded in the next few weeks? 3 Connect meanin...

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Everyday Psychology: Are You Feeling Taken Advantage Of?

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Some thoughts on life and its complexities. Monday, February 13, 2012. Are You Feeling Taken Advantage Of? Often our needs and opinions will differ from another person's. We can only guess what another person's intentions may be behind their requests or demands. However, we can be in full control of how we respond to these requests. Lots of people, especially women, struggle with assertiveness. Assertiveness. What causes people to avoid being assertive? Stating reasonable requests directly and firmly.

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Everyday Psychology: March 2015

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Some thoughts on life and its complexities. Saturday, March 21, 2015. Do's and Don'ts for Helping Someone With Emotional Pain. 8220;Happiness is not given to us, nor is misery imposed. At every moment we are at a crossroads and must choose the direction we will take.” Mathieu Ricard. What are the best ways to support someone who's going through a tough time? One of the best ways to support someone who is experiencing emotional pain is to truly. There are several skills to convey empathy and care:. To lea...

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Everyday Psychology: Self-Care for the Holidays

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Some thoughts on life and its complexities. Monday, November 12, 2012. Self-Care for the Holidays. Ah, it's that time of year again. You may have started your holiday planning and shopping, RSVPing to various events, and/or getting ready to host. For most of us, the holidays are a mix of excitement, gift giving and receiving, and spending time with the ones we love. Notice when you become reactive. When you notice having a shorter fuse, for example, take a long and gentle moment to reflect on what is...

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Everyday Psychology: The Art of Secret Keeping

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Some thoughts on life and its complexities. Wednesday, December 7, 2011. The Art of Secret Keeping. Everyone can relate to having and keeping secrets - such as secret romances, illness, sexual orientation or preferences, job or financial problems, drug/alcohol problems, or illicit ways of pleasure seeking. You may also be keeping secrets for. Besides posing a stress to our bodies, how else could keeping secrets hurt us? Resources for further reading:. At University of Notre Dame. Eva-Maria Gortner, PhD.

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Everyday Psychology: November 2013

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Some thoughts on life and its complexities. Monday, November 25, 2013. This Holiday Season, Return To Simplicity. The holidays are an interesting time. Our inner self has two conflicting demands – responding to the many external pulls, which at the same time creates an increased internal need for love and protection. Listen to your inner self’s needs. Give the gift of self-compassion. Sometimes it’s okay if the only thing you did today was breathe. For more holiday coping advice, see:. Follow Me by Email.

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Everyday Psychology: November 2014

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Some thoughts on life and its complexities. Tuesday, November 18, 2014. Winterize Your Heart for the Holidays. Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. Regardless of your susceptibility to the winter blues or S.A.D., it's a good idea to winterize our hearts and souls, if anything, for preparation and prevention's sake. Don't wait until you're caught in the chaos or out of sync. Here are some things you may wish to consider to take care of yourself this season. Again, snuggling with Netflix may sound a ...

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Everyday Psychology: Do's and Don'ts for Helping Someone With Emotional Pain

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Some thoughts on life and its complexities. Saturday, March 21, 2015. Do's and Don'ts for Helping Someone With Emotional Pain. 8220;Happiness is not given to us, nor is misery imposed. At every moment we are at a crossroads and must choose the direction we will take.” Mathieu Ricard. What are the best ways to support someone who's going through a tough time? One of the best ways to support someone who is experiencing emotional pain is to truly. There are several skills to convey empathy and care:. To lea...