When something is bothering us, trying to get that negative thought out of our head is a lot easier said than done. In an ironic twist, when we intentionally try to stop that negative thought, it sometimes makes the negative thought pattern even worse. … [Read more...]
Can Negative Emotions Actually be Good?
We're told and it's true, that negative emotions are bad for us. Negativity not only zaps our happiness, but in large doses, it can actually drain our life-force. But, are some negative emotions actually okay? Well, it all depends. … [Read more...]
Perpetual Anger is Toxic
Why are people so angry these days? If it's Tuesday...or any other day of the week, people seem to go out of their way to find something to be offended by, or angry about. This is not good. Anger can literally destroy not only your happiness, but the happiness of those around you. … [Read more...]
The Anxious States of America
America has become a nervous, anxious shell of its former self. Throughout our history, the United States has always been a bright beacon of hope. A place in which anything was possible and a positive, can-do attitude coursed through the land. However, that was then and this is now. … [Read more...]
How to Spot a Troublemaker
At some point or another, most everyone has insisted that they hate drama. However, only some of those people are telling the truth, for while many claim they "hate drama," some actually thrive on drama. Worse still, if there is no drama, they're go ahead and create some. … [Read more...]
When Obsessing Becomes a Problem
Are you someone who overthinks everything and rehashes situations and outcomes in their head? I do and for a longtime, I struggled to stop overthinking. Fortunately, I've been successful in controlling it and as it turns out, some form of overthinking is actually okay. … [Read more...]