Excerpt: \”There’s a more effective way to air grievances than to file an angry complaint. Sandwich your negative comment between two positives. If you want to complain about how he’s always late, for example, try something like “You know, I love that you’re so laid-back and easygoing, but it really bothers me when you show […]
EXCERPT: If you find yourself posting lovey-dovey photos of you and your partner on social media, only to then see that they strictly post photos of just themselves, something might be up. “If your significant other only posts about himself or herself for a while which can indicate your partner is living a more separate
Excerpt: You\’re Eating More (Or Less) Than Usual : Depression leaves you withdrawn and checked out, and that can manifest as a loss of appetite. \”If your brain is preoccupied with negative thoughts, you may forget to eat or lose interest in cooking or preparing meals,\” says Yvonne Thomas, PhD, Los Angeles-based psychologist specializing in depression
Excerpt: Psychologist Yvonne Thomas, PhD, says even when it\’s hard, the higher road is the always the best choice. \”It\’s good for your personal happiness because you uphold, not sacrifice, your values and a more appropriate, healthier code of conduct. You avoid compounding the situation by stooping to the level of poor or unhealthy behavior yourself,
EXCERPT: As a psychologist in Los Angeles for over 25 years, working with clients on a variety of issues, I have repeatedly found that affirmations typically DON’T work alone by themselves. It is true that affirmations may sound inspiring and confidence-boosting in the moment when you are saying them to yourself. However, the staying power of
