Emotional Fitness

Jealousy

Navigating the Challenge of Parental Jealousy

Barton Goldsmith Ph.D. on March 6, 2024

Having parents who are jealous of your success can be a challenging and painful experience, but it's important to remember that you're not alone.

Having parents who are jealous of your success can be a challenging and painful experience, but it's important to remember that you're not alone.

Anxiety

Overcoming Insecurity and Restoring Emotional Well-being

Barton Goldsmith Ph.D. on February 7, 2024

We all have insecure moments, but when they become constant, you need to take action.

We all have insecure moments, but when they become constant, you need to take action.

Forgiveness

How to Forgive Your Parents

Barton Goldsmith Ph.D. on January 25, 2024

Acknowledging the impact of childhood experiences while taking responsibility for one's actions empowers individuals to shape their destinies.

Acknowledging the impact of childhood experiences while taking responsibility for one's actions empowers individuals to shape their destinies.

Environment

The Emotional Toll of Climate Change

Barton Goldsmith Ph.D. on January 7, 2024

Climate change is not only a physical threat but an emotional one as well. The array of emotions it evokes is essential for providing individuals with the tools needed to cope.

Climate change is not only a physical threat but an emotional one as well. The array of emotions it evokes is essential for providing individuals with the tools needed to cope.

Motivation

The Power of New Year’s Resolutions

Barton Goldsmith Ph.D. on December 31, 2023

A body of research supports the idea that setting goals and making positive change can have a profound impact on one's life.

A body of research supports the idea that setting goals and making positive change can have a profound impact on one's life.

Loneliness

Navigating Loneliness During the Holidays

Barton Goldsmith Ph.D. on December 11, 2023

The holidays pose a challenge for those experiencing loneliness, but research provides guidance on navigating this emotional terrain.

The holidays pose a challenge for those experiencing loneliness, but research provides guidance on navigating this emotional terrain.

Resilience

Even if You're Not Up for It, Your Holiday Can Be Wonderful

Barton Goldsmith Ph.D. on December 5, 2023

Certain actions are proven to brighten the season, especially if you believe that the good intentions we put out toward others return to us in some way.

Certain actions are proven to brighten the season, especially if you believe that the good intentions we put out toward others return to us in some way.

Gratitude

10 Things to Be Thankful For

Barton Goldsmith Ph.D. on November 19, 2023

Trust, tears, serenity, laughter, and more.

Trust, tears, serenity, laughter, and more.

Motivation

Strategies for Overcoming Writer's Block

Barton Goldsmith Ph.D. on November 3, 2023

When you experience an inability to produce written content, these evidence-based strategies could help.

When you experience an inability to produce written content, these evidence-based strategies could help.

Creativity

Overcoming Musician’s Block

Barton Goldsmith Ph.D. on October 2, 2023

It doesn’t matter what your state of mind is at the moment. These tips can help you begin to overcome the hurdles that block you and reignite your musical inspiration.

It doesn’t matter what your state of mind is at the moment. These tips can help you begin to overcome the hurdles that block you and reignite your musical inspiration.

Career

The Sizzling Impact of Heat Waves on Our Minds

Barton Goldsmith Ph.D. on September 3, 2023

Hot weather's influence on emotions and moods extends to aspects of human behavior ranging from aggression and consumer choice to social dynamics and work performance.

Hot weather's influence on emotions and moods extends to aspects of human behavior ranging from aggression and consumer choice to social dynamics and work performance.

Career

Why Many People Still Don't Want to Go Back to Work

Barton Goldsmith Ph.D. on August 7, 2023

The pandemic has disproportionately affected certain groups of workers, and may continue to drive their reluctance to return to work.

The pandemic has disproportionately affected certain groups of workers, and may continue to drive their reluctance to return to work.

Anger

The Sizzling Impact: The Heat Wave and Our Moods

Barton Goldsmith Ph.D. on August 5, 2023

As the mercury rises, many of us find ourselves grappling with altered emotions and moods. This is why.

As the mercury rises, many of us find ourselves grappling with altered emotions and moods. This is why.

Media

What Teens Are Doing on Social Media

Barton Goldsmith Ph.D. on July 4, 2023

The research shows that teenagers need to be mindful of their social media use and maintain a balance between their digital and offline lives.

The research shows that teenagers need to be mindful of their social media use and maintain a balance between their digital and offline lives.

Narcissism

The Struggles of Sons of Narcissistic Mothers

Barton Goldsmith Ph.D. on June 5, 2023

Research shows that children of narcissistic parents, and particularly sons, may struggle with self-esteem, boundaries, and identity formation.

Research shows that children of narcissistic parents, and particularly sons, may struggle with self-esteem, boundaries, and identity formation.

Relationships

Getting in Touch With Each Other

Barton Goldsmith Ph.D. on May 2, 2023

You know a marriage is in trouble when a partner is rebuffed whenever they attempt closeness.

You know a marriage is in trouble when a partner is rebuffed whenever they attempt closeness.

Relationships

4 Lifelong Benefits of Long-Term Relationships

Barton Goldsmith Ph.D. on April 25, 2023

From a deep sense of comfort to the support that comes with sharing your life, there are many benefits to be gained in a committed, long-term relationship.

From a deep sense of comfort to the support that comes with sharing your life, there are many benefits to be gained in a committed, long-term relationship.

Career

Are You the CEO of Your Life?

Barton Goldsmith Ph.D. on April 17, 2023

Keeping it all in order is as much an emotional challenge as it is a practical one. These tools can help you keep daily challenges balanced and more manageable.

Keeping it all in order is as much an emotional challenge as it is a practical one. These tools can help you keep daily challenges balanced and more manageable.

Aging

A Traditional Retirement Isn’t for Everybody

Barton Goldsmith Ph.D. on April 5, 2023

Several studies on the relationship between retirement and happiness suggest that not retiring may be associated with greater happiness.

Several studies on the relationship between retirement and happiness suggest that not retiring may be associated with greater happiness.

Sex

Being the Son of an Abusive Mother

Barton Goldsmith Ph.D. on March 29, 2023

While there is growing recognition of the prevalence of maternal abuse and its impact on sons, there is still a need for more research and support for this population.

While there is growing recognition of the prevalence of maternal abuse and its impact on sons, there is still a need for more research and support for this population.