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The Fix-a-Feeling Dilemma: How to Be There for Someone During an Emotionally Difficult Time
I get particularly unnerved when I can’t readily identify the fix-a-feeling brew for a loved one’s emotional ailment. But I’ve learned over the years that every bit of the energy you create with your friend as they work through their emotional struggle, can serve as part of their elixir for healing their hurt – if you can just be there without fixating on the fix.
Read More4 Problems with the Way the Media Depicts Poor People
American media has a history of ignoring the marginalized in our society, including America’s poor. “But wait! I can think of an example!” Perhaps you can. But unfortunately, media representation isn’t enough; diverse and accurate media representation is essential. Here are four examples of cliche representations of poor people that don’t fit that bill.
Read MoreHow to Heal Brokenness in a Relationship
Sometimes – well, most times – there’s pain in a relationship. And sometimes, things can become so fragile and hard to navigate that irreparable cracks surface, and the relationship becomes broken. And I’ve been there. Far too many times. Learning, growing, and working hard to understand why brokenness breaks you – and what to do about it – is a journey. But it’s one worth taking.
Read MoreHow to Say What You Feel
Have you ever wanted to say something to your partner, friend, or family member, but just couldn’t get the words out? Here are some ideas if you’re itching to begin.
Read MoreHow to Enter a Male-Dominated Industry As a Woman
Negative attitudes toward women make it difficult for us to break into male-dominated fields, and sometimes our fear of living up to gender stereotypes makes it difficult to see ourselves being successful where it seems like we don’t belong. Breaking into a male-dominated field is not impossible; staying in it is the real challenge.
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