“When we truly see one another, we can begin the journey to real change.” Personal Note from Tito:This is my first time experiencing Jane Elliott, and I was blown away just as much as the audience was. Wait for it—in terms of her defining racism. Video is embedded below. Introduction and Background In a world... Continue Reading →
Understanding Common Social Fears and Their Psychological Names
Let's address some fears and their corresponding psychological conditions that impact our relationships with others. Fear of Social Settings Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)Social Anxiety Disorder, also known as social phobia, is characterized by an intense fear of social situations where one may be exposed to possible scrutiny by others. This can lead to significant distress... Continue Reading →
Escaping the Trap of Others’ Opinions
The Perils of Caring Too Much About Others' Opinions Caring excessively about what others think can be detrimental to your self-confidence, emotional well-being, and personal growth. It's a trap that ensnares many, leading them to live inauthentic lives dictated by external validation rather than inner truth. As the renowned psychologist Carl Jung wisely stated, "I... Continue Reading →
Repost: Emotional Maturity…
This might not seem at first glance related to the current climate crisis, however I can assure you it is more than so. Emotional Maturity Before taking a course of action, one should ask these questions to determine whether it is truly ethical. Is it reasonable?Is it responsible?Is it fair?Will I think well of myself?How... Continue Reading →
Repost: The Insecurity of Dependent Personality Disorder
Dependent personality disorder falls under the cluster C personality disorders which are the personalities where people appear fearful or anxious. The other two in this cluster are avoidant and obsessive compulsive. I’ve talked about both and put them in my personality disorders playlist. A handy pneumonic to remember the 8 characteristics is RELIANCE. R -... Continue Reading →
Repost: 5 Ways To Lose The Victim Mindset – 5 Ways to Recognize It
In this video I’ll be talking about I will be talking about how to get out of the victim mindset. I’m going to give you 5 ways to recognize whether you have this mindset and 5 solutions to break out of the victim mindset. Setbacks, disappointments and hurts are part of the uncertainty of life.... Continue Reading →
in this New Year…
“In this new year, may you have a deep understanding of your true value and worth, an absolute faith in your unlimited potential, peace of mind in the midst of uncertainty, the confidence to let go when you need to, acceptance to replace your resistance, gratitude to open your heart, the strength to meet your... Continue Reading →
Sometimes emotions don’t make sense, and sometimes being emotional doesn’t mean you're emotionally intelligent. Growing up, rationality often came before emotions for Ramona, but as she grew older and realized that she had never actively learned how to deal with her emotions and that she wasn’t the only one who lacked this skill, she knew... Continue Reading →
6 Steps to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence
time first grounds us and then confounds us…
"But time...how time first grounds us and then confounds us. We thought we were being mature when we were only being safe. We imagined we were being responsible but were only being cowardly. What we called realism turned out to be a way of avoiding things rather than facing them. Time...give us enough time and... Continue Reading →
complicated identities…
“I don’t fit into any demographic, I never really have. But that’s true of lots of us, especially people my age and younger who’ve grown up with complicated identities, because life has gotten more complicated, and in which we don’t want to be defined by any single one of them, but are happy to present... Continue Reading →
product of our own life…
“Whether your transformation happens through trauma, surprise, or intention, the process begins because of a growing need for change.” - Suzy Ross & People around us reflect the state of our own lives. The environment that we are in, whether favorable or not, is the product of our own life. When we fail to understand... Continue Reading →