We have been social distancing for a couple of weeks and even for the introverts, it can start to feel lonely. We are social creatures. All of us. We create meaning in groups. We have identity in groups. We are tethered and grounded in our interactions with people. Right now, those things have been ripped away from us.
Change How You Talk About Yourself To Boost Your Self Esteem
Reasons why crying is good for your health.
Ask A Therapist!
You can ask a licensed therapist questions about things you are struggling with (at no cost to you) on the Wilson Counseling website. All questions remain anonymous, so click this link, and fire away with your questions! If it is a question that is likely to be of interest to other readers, I will try to answer it on my blog.
Why we blame others for our problems
Understanding Your Teen: Resources For Parents
How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
I was reading a beautifully crafted essay written by one of my friends and felt simultaneously thrilled by the brilliant analysis and beautiful prose, but I also felt a little pang of jealously at the ease with which he could produce such incredible work. Even if I painstakingly edited 100 drafts of my writing, I would never come close to his talent.