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What Is My True Capacity?

September 22, 2022
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We go into every day with a set capacity. When we think of that capacity, many of us view it as having 100% to give every day. If we can do that, we are successful. If we do that, we’ve done all we can. If we do that, we can count the day as a win.

Some of us don’t think that’s enough. Some of us think that in order to truly give everything that we have on a given day, we need to give 120%. That would mean that we’ve done enough to view the day as a success. The problem with this mindset is that we have set ourselves up to operate at a daily deficit. Every day we are giving 20% beyond what we have, and inevitably it catches up.

Now, here is the kicker. I think the idea that we have 100% to give is a myth. Everyday when we wake up there are things that already take away from our capacity. Maybe I’m really overwhelmed at work and that takes 20% of my energy. Maybe I got in a fight with my partner ...

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balance

When Empathy Gets Us In Trouble

September 15, 2022
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In recent years, there has been an increase in discussions about empathy. Social topics including cultural divisiveness, racism, lack of inclusivity, problems in personal relationships, have blamed a lack of empathy as the source of the problem. Empathy is important to demonstrate compassion and to feel more connected. Empathy is being able to put yourself in another person’s shoes and enter into their reality, allowing one to understand what another person might be thinking, feeling, or experiencing in the moment. It makes sense folks associate a lack of empathy with political and social issues being present in today’s world.

Although empathy has positive impacts in most social situations, a “more empathy is better” mindset won’t necessarily help solve all the problems or even experience the connection we desire. Have you ever found yourself feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or lost in a relationship despite utilizing empathy as a method t ...

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Understanding Parts

September 8, 2022
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As a father, and former child myself, I’ve been exposed to many animated movies. Some stand out for their entertainment value, while others stand out for their accurate, and oftentimes humorous portrayal of reality. Of the latter, one such movie stands out above the others as a mental health counselor: Inside Out (Disney/Pixar, 2015). While many may be familiar with the film, I have attached a YouTube video of the opening scene; whether or not you’ve seen the movie, I’d encourage you to watch the clip now before reading on, as we will be doing a brief analysis of the clip.

Meet Riley's Emotions

Okay, now that we are all on the same page, let’s get into it. What should be clear at this point is that the various characters—Joy, Sadness, Fear, Disgust, and Anger—are anthropomorphic representations of their namesake emotions, each a part of Riley’s internal syste ...

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childhood
emotons