Alex KestrelControlling other people’s perceptions of usI want to talk about how people tend to act inappropriately while attempting to ensure that other people like them or think about them in a…Jul 6, 2022Jul 6, 2022
Alex KestrelMaturity part 2: Building resilienceI would argue that building resilience is a part of maturing over time. Whereas a toddler may have a meltdown over almost anything, as we…May 1, 2022May 1, 2022
Alex KestrelHow to deal with difficult peopleHave you ever had a conversation with someone where they’re talking in circles, not making sense, or not able to listen to and process…Dec 31, 2021Dec 31, 2021
Alex KestrelMaturity part 1: identifying and meeting needsPeople use the terms mature and immature to mean a lot of different things. So it’s important for me to give a definition up front…Dec 4, 2021Dec 4, 2021
Alex KestrelSkills for intimate relationshipsOur relationships with the close people in our lives can be transformative. The support and joy we get from our close people can be the…Oct 16, 2021Oct 16, 2021
Alex KestrelDefensivenessDefending your ego is a reflex that makes sense. We naturally want to protect ourselves and our sense of self.Oct 16, 2021Oct 16, 2021
Alex KestrelNegative self-talkAlmost everyone I know seems to be plagued by constant self-bullying — that voice in the back of our heads, present most of the time…Oct 16, 2021Oct 16, 2021