Gaslighting is a type of emotional abuse. Someone who is gaslighting is trying manipulate a person by forcing them to question their thoughts, memories, or convince them that they are overreacting to an event. A victim of gaslighting can be pushed so far that they question their own sanity. […]
Mike McKeown
Manipulation. It's a word that is used a lot these days in everything from casual conversation to deep psychological issues. But how can you know if it's happening to you? Let's start by defining what manipulation is so that we can all be on the same page.
Manipulation: How to tell if it’s Happening to You
The Dangers of the “Perfect Christmas” Its started, the mad rush to Christmas. Though there are some who start their push to Christmas in July, for many of us the rush begins after Halloween. Facebook and Instagram feeds, retail stores and tv commercials bombard us with all things festive and […]
The “Perfect Christmas”
1 The How-To’s A few weeks it ago it occurred to me that I’ve explained different tip on what to do when trying to manage things like anger or anxiety, but I haven’t gone into the nuts and bolts of how to do those different techniques I’ve suggested. So i’m going […]
The How to’s
The first (and most important!) step in managing anger is knowing what your triggers are and recognizing the early signs of anger. Once you understand that, you can learn techniques to enable you to calm down before a situation gets out of control.
Chill Out: Managing Your Anger
Everybody feels anger at different times, and on different levels. Feelings of anger can happen for different reasons. Enduring unjust treatment, being blamed for things you didn't do, listening to criticism, or just not getting what you want are a few of the possible triggers. Let's face it, our society is full of things that can trigger feelings of anger.