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Emotional Paralysis or When You Fear Change For The Better: SelfWork #157
Depression, anxiety, and emotional paralysis can go hand in hand. But today we’re talking today about fear – plain old unadulterated fear. But not fear about uncomfortable or destructive things. We’re talking about fear of positive change the keeps you...When You’re Not Believed: The Aftermath of Sexual Abuse SelfWork #156
If you’ve been sexually abused in any way, it changes the way you live your life. You can heal but it takes work and courage. But what if you’re abused, you report or tell someone about it and you’re not believed? This aftermath of abuse — this...What Gets In The Way of Good Listening SelfWork #155
This week I had an interview with Dr. Rami Wehbi who’s host of the podcast Beyond Medicine and a fabulous listener. That particular experience led me to talk about what gets in the way of good listening. I chose three dynamics of the numerous ones that are out...Making Motivation Happen: SelfWork #154
Depression can steal your sense of vitality. Your “get up and go” or your motivation to reach goals that mean something to you can disappear. It’s called anhedonia — basically the lack of pleasure in (or motivation for) activities that used to...What Is A Victim Mentality? Or Emotional Martyrdom? And How Do They Affect Relationships? SelfWork #153
The victim mentality or emotional martyrdom are personality traits that are very difficult to handle in relationships. It’s when someone people pleases to the point of intense self-sacrifice, which leads to bitterness, misunderstanding and drama. At its base is...Dr. Margaret’s Book Now Available!
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