Tag Archives: narrative
Don’t hear what wasn’t said
I heard this quote online: “Don’t hear what I didn’t say.” And it speaks volumes. So many of us distort reality by filling in the blanks with our worst fears. Someone says, “I can’t help you today,” and you hear, “You’re annoying.” … Continue reading
Defining Our Lives
We think that’s it’s the big moments that define our lives— the wedding, the baby, the new house, the dream job, but really, these big moments of happiness are just punction marks of our personal sagas. The narrative is written … Continue reading
How To Prevent Discomfort from Escalating into Distress
Change the scene. If you catch yourself spiraling — you can’t seem to catch your breath, you’re feeling anxious or you’re having trouble focusing — find a way to snap out of it. “Go outside, go to the bathroom, call … Continue reading
Shift Your Mindset With These 7 Questions:
Take some time to sit with these questions. Write down your answers and see if you’re clinging to a fixed mindset.
Real Life of an MSW 