Back in 1993, there was a little film called Groundhog Day. In it, Bill Murray plays Phil, a weatherman sent to good old Punxsutawney, PA, to cover the festivities. He’s none too happy about it and just wants to get it over with and go home… but finds himself living the same day over and… Continue reading Groundhog Day!
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5 Ways to Deal With Your Negative Self
Once you’re aware how you’re being influenced by aspects of your negative self, especially the fear it uses to hold you back, you can begin to deal with it. There are a number of ways to deal with your negative self. Some will be more effective for you than others, and not all are usable… Continue reading 5 Ways to Deal With Your Negative Self
Fear as a Motivator and Inhibitor
Despite a large amount of disagreement in the psychological community, more often than not, fear is listed as one of the most basic human emotions. Regardless of high-level professional quibbling, there is little doubt we’ve all experienced it at one point or another. Most likely, you’re more familiar with fear than you want to be.… Continue reading Fear as a Motivator and Inhibitor
Facing Your Negative Self
We all have within us both positive and negative aspects. Hopes and fears, likes and dislikes, things we love about ourselves, things we hate about ourselves. It’s the friction between all of these opposing ideas that keeps our lives interesting, but also can make it very difficult at times. Some of the most difficult times… Continue reading Facing Your Negative Self
The Delusional Years
Sixth grade introduced me to a completely new kind of Hell. In the five years prior, I had managed to go from being a schoolyard bully to being picked on by one of the people I used to pound around a bit. I’d also started to get wrapped up a bit in my own head.… Continue reading The Delusional Years
Today’s Reminder: Avoid the Negative Spiral
Whether it’s in regards to a crush, an actual relationship or any other facet of your life, being able to tell when you’re falling into a negative spiral is the first step in not getting stuck in a very bad place. A negative spiral is a pattern of thought or behavior that is self-reinforcing and… Continue reading Today’s Reminder: Avoid the Negative Spiral