Mental Health and Stress
I have suggested that women look at men this way: if they took away their own network of intimate friends, those with whom they share their personal journey, removed their sense of instinctual guidance, concluded that they were almost wholly alone in the world, and understood that they would be defined only by standards of productivity external to ... See more
“There’s a Cherokee legend. An elder tells his grandson about the battle that rages inside every person.” “The two wolves.” “That’s right. One wolf is anger and fear and paranoia and cruelty. The other is kindness, humility, compassion, serenity. And the boy asks his grandfather, ‘Which wolf wins?’ You remember the answer?” “‘The one you feed.’”
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... See moreWhat are the ‘givens’ which keep me in this situation? Is this stressful person who I call a friend really a friend? Can I reduce the stress which this place causes
Tim Cantopher • Beating Insomnia
I’m part of a men’s group that has met every Monday night for the last seven years. It’s just seven guys and it’s mediated by a therapist. These guys know me better than anyone. They’re the first to say: You’re stuck here. Or, why are you having the same problem that you had eight months ago with this other person? So, that helps me identify patter... See more
I've been let go from a role I dearly loved.
And I'm embarrassed, ashamed and even a bit afraid.
Embarrassed - how will this make me look? How do I "bounce back"? Will I be looked on unfavourably in the future?
Ashamed- "I've lost at least 50 points on the ~worthwhile in society scale~" .
"My working history isn't an accurate representation of my capa... See more
And I'm embarrassed, ashamed and even a bit afraid.
Embarrassed - how will this make me look? How do I "bounce back"? Will I be looked on unfavourably in the future?
Ashamed- "I've lost at least 50 points on the ~worthwhile in society scale~" .
"My working history isn't an accurate representation of my capa... See more