by Geraldine Piorkowski | May 10, 2023 | Emotional
KEY POINTS Viewing our scheduled activities rigidly–as if carved in stone–can lead to unnecessary stress when our expectations are not met. Trying to control others without their consent is likely to lead to underlying resentment, passive-aggression, or...
by Geraldine Piorkowski | Mar 8, 2023 | Emotional
Underlying feelings often need to be addressed before anger can be resolved. KEY POINTS Anger is off-putting, whereas hurt and disappointment engage the listener. Personality variables and moral values account for differences in propensity to anger. Anger often hides...
by Geraldine Piorkowski | Feb 15, 2023 | Family
KEY POINTS Too much parental attention can lead to a child’s inflated sense of self. An idealized self can be unrelenting in its demand for perfection in any given area. Teaching empathy and compassion toward others safeguards against unhealthy narcissism in...
by Geraldine Piorkowski | Dec 2, 2022 | Relationship
KEY POINTS We typically pay less attention to familiar people than to acquaintances and near-strangers. We tend to perceive loved ones as they once were, not as they are. Mindfulness can be helpful in re-focusing on current realities, family, and close friends. All of...
by Geraldine Piorkowski | Jan 18, 2022 | Health, Personality
Frustration mounted and symptoms worsened in the midst of shutdowns. KEY POINTS Controlling people have a hard time dealing with the unexpected, leading to undue frustration.Trying to control others results in feelings of resentment and resistance in other...
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