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In our culture we have many myths about dating and love. I encounter the manifestation of mythology every day with my clients, both male and female. Regrettably, it’s the acceptance of these untruths that keep too many folks stuck in unhappy unions and make singles deathly afraid of dating. I feel strongly that part of my job as a therapist and writer is to be an educator, and part of the education I offer my clients and readers (and frankly, anyone who will listen to me) is to completely dispel these harmful tales. And I’m in a great position to…
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Knowing how to handle negative people is crucial to advancing your career and having a positive workday. While we can't always avoid problem individuals, we can use certain strategies to minimize their impact on our lives. Here are some things to keep in mind. Don't take the bait. They may say things to provoke you. If you feel yourself being drawn into an argument, resist the urge to respond. Pause before you act in a way you might regret. Have compassion. People who are unhappy with themselves may try to take it out on you. Realize that their behavior probably…
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Do you eat when you’re upset, depressed, or to calm yourself down? When you’re celebrating or need a lift? When you’re angry, bored, anxious, sad, or lonely? If so, you turn to eating when trapped by a difficult situation or feeling. You use eating. Emotional landmine eating If you use eating as a way of comforting, calming or coping, you probably learned this pattern at an early age. When you were little and had an “owie,” your parents may have given you a hug, a kiss, and a cookie. Once you focused on the treat, you felt better. So what…
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You like Tori. You just didn’t expect her to get the promotion you wanted. You appreciate Josh. Or, at least you did until last week. It still stings that he upstaged you when you both spoke in front of the senior management team. When Susan asked you to join her after work for an impromptu dinner celebration, you said “sure.” “So, what are we celebrating?” you asked as you slid into the restaurant booth. When she told you the size of her raise, you lost your appetite. You’ve been bitten by the green-eyed monster. Left unchecked workplace jealousy erodes job…
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We all do it and wish we hadn’t. When we are upset, we tend to overreact, and of course regret what we might have done or said. How do you know when you are about to overreact? Heed these 6 signs. You are feeling very emotional, more than usual. Your mood seems to go up and down for no apparent reason and you are having a hard time controlling your reactions. You are getting upset over stupid, little things. You find yourself making a big deal over things that really don’t matter. You are wondering why you are making such…
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