Negativity

In our complex and interconnected world, being constantly seen in a negative light by others can be disheartening. These negative labels have a profound impact on our self-esteem and daily interactions. Moreover, drama and negativity seem to thrive in our society, making it challenging to avoid this toxic energy. …

Are you optimistic or not? I guess most of you answer with “sometimes yes and sometimes no.” There is no pure positive thinker and no pure negative thinker. Everyone is between pure positive and pure negative. Even when someone is optimistic about their future, they may feel somewhat anxious about…

If you’re a regular reader of my posts, you’ll know that I’ve spent much of my career in leadership roles, coaching engineers, and mentoring individuals with diverse backgrounds. …

“When you’re stuck in a rut, every step feels like you’re walking in quicksand.” — Unknown I’ve been in a negative rut lately. Work has been busy. My grandfather passed away. I haven’t exercised or eaten well. I’ve been feeling discouraged about where I am in life. My partner moved…

Beef should not be on your mental menu. Last week I got into a verbal fisticuffs with a friend of mine. And as my ancestry is derived from the Balkan region, I am never one to back down from a fight. For those that don’t know, this is a trademark…

The acronym ANTs stands for Automatic Negative Thoughts, which are a major, controllable factor in our daily experience. Learning to recognize and combat them affects our brain at a deep chemical, endocrinal level. A study co-authored by Dr. Andrea J. Levinson and Dr. Zafiris J. Daskalakis of the Centre for…

Active Listening — your dreary discussion drains usually I can connect the dots between the vague lines glean the actionable pertinent particulars reading into every small detail my empathy is exhausted role of helper disengaged told to stand down to preserve negativity is toxic and useless without ever considering a solution what kind of response…

Not an absence of negativity — Positivity is not forcing a smile when you want to cry. It’s not plastering over negative emotions with positive affirmations. Or refusing to talk about your difficulties and challenges. It’s not sticking your head in the sand when something makes you feel uncomfortable. No one feels “positive” all the time. …

Is it true that “Nothing good will happen anymore?” This statement is a value judgment based on an opinion about what counts as “good” or “bad.” It’s a contrast from a thought based on facts. Since I recently celebrated my 91st birthday, I wondered if this was my future. I…