It’s Not A Big Deal… Why Do We “Minimize” Things That Really Matter?
“I’m fine,” you tell your colleague, “honestly, it could be worse!” The truth is you’re exhausted, with an overflowing inbox and an agenda that couldn’t be any fuller. Your To-Do list is a mile long, yet you’re turning down his offer of help. Your boss calls—the team wants someone to work overtime tonight. “I thought […]
What You Didn’t Know About Complaining & How To Stop
Does your partner leave the dishes to ‘soak,’ never to finish the job? Is the council deliberately turning a blind eye to those potholes? Is your Wifi spotty all the time, and especially when you need it most? If you’re like the average person, a little grumbling is often all it takes to feel better […]
It’s All Your Fault! Understanding Blaming as a Response to Stress
“This is all your fault.” “I can’t trust you to do anything right.” “If it weren’t for you, we wouldn’t be in this situation!” Have you ever started an argument, run out of patience, or pointed at someone else when things went frustratingly wrong? We all respond differently to tense or challenging situations, and accusing […]
The Thin Gray Line: Having Fun vs. Making Fun of Others
Humor, jokes, and levity are important in everyday life. Laughter triggers the release of endorphins, making it a super-healthy way to release the stress of everyday pressures. It also has social advantages—making others laugh is a great way for us to bond with them while lightening up the work environment. Jokes are how we establish […]
How Stress Makes Us Self-Centered (And 3 Fixes)
Nobody likes a show-off. And no one enjoys feeling patronized. But we’ve all been there – when someone won’t stop talking about themselves, or what they’ve accomplished…and while it’s never mentioned specifically…how inferior you are in comparison. They might do it on purpose or unconsciously, but either way, it’s hurtful. If you’ve ever been cut […]