For years, I spend 15 hours one way traveling in a car from Virginia to Michigan to be with family during Thanksgiving. I dreaded the long trip, but wouldn’t miss being with family during the holidays.
If you are like me, you may be boarding a plane, sitting in…
Have you ever taken a personality test and found you don’t neatly fit into the introvert or extrovert categories? Maybe you identify as an “ambivert,” showing traits of both. We seem to love these assessments—they help us understand ourselves, even if not all are scientifically validated. Recently, psychiatrist Dr. Rami Kaminski introduced a new label—the “Otrovert.” Otroverts…
Have you ever felt paralyzed by anxiety? You’re moving through life when suddenly your brain latches onto a thought, memory, or fear. In an instant, your body shifts into alarm mode—your heart races, your stomach clenches, your mind floods with “what ifs.” Anxiety can feel like it hijacks your whole system without warning. This process…
Blame is everywhere—in politics, in the workplace, on social media, and even in our closest relationships. It’s become such a normal part of life that we often don’t even notice how quickly we point the finger. But here’s the truth: blame is toxic. It erodes trust, damages relationships, and keeps us stuck instead of moving…