The Weight-ing Game

Ghosting

Why Do We Feel Haunted After Being Ghosted by a Friend?

Gregg McBride on October 25, 2025

Friend ghosting can hurt more than romantic ghosting, according to research. It activates our brain's pain centers and harms both parties involved.

Friend ghosting can hurt more than romantic ghosting, according to research. It activates our brain's pain centers and harms both parties involved.

Body Image

Can Self-Compassion Help Heal Body Image Shame?

Gregg McBride on July 19, 2025

Personal Perspective: A fear of being judged can subtly influence what we wear, say, or do. But what if self-compassion is the key to showing up fully, as we are in this moment?

Personal Perspective: A fear of being judged can subtly influence what we wear, say, or do. But what if self-compassion is the key to showing up fully, as we are in this moment?

Relationships

Does Our Love for a Pet Ever Truly Leave Us?

Gregg McBride on April 26, 2025

What a beloved companion can teach us about presence, loss, and the resilient power of being able to “stay.”

What a beloved companion can teach us about presence, loss, and the resilient power of being able to “stay.”

Friends

Is There a Right Way to Hold Space for Someone in Crisis?

Gregg McBride on March 1, 2025

Being present for someone in crisis through compassionate, nonjudgmental support—without necessarily trying to fix things—can help them process emotions and heal.

Being present for someone in crisis through compassionate, nonjudgmental support—without necessarily trying to fix things—can help them process emotions and heal.

Friends

Are People Who Decorate for Christmas Happier?

Gregg McBride on November 25, 2024

Personal Perspective: Decorating for the holidays can help build a sense of community and belonging.

Personal Perspective: Decorating for the holidays can help build a sense of community and belonging.

First Impressions

What My Dog's Cancer Diagnosis Taught Me About Mindset

Gregg McBride on August 17, 2024

There are always different points of view and new information to consider. Yet, we often ignore this and commit to certain perspectives without allowing any room for flexibility.

There are always different points of view and new information to consider. Yet, we often ignore this and commit to certain perspectives without allowing any room for flexibility.

Motivation

Should Life’s Biggest Decisions Be Made Quietly?

Gregg McBride on June 22, 2024

A Personal Perspective: If successfully committing to goals is an inside job, why do we constantly look to others for approval beforehand?

A Personal Perspective: If successfully committing to goals is an inside job, why do we constantly look to others for approval beforehand?

Adverse Childhood Experiences

Are Adult Survivors of Child Abuse Ever Fully Healed?

Gregg McBride on March 22, 2024

Personal Perspective: When a major life event occurs, adult children of dysfunctional families often must not only run interference for themselves but also their abusers.

Personal Perspective: When a major life event occurs, adult children of dysfunctional families often must not only run interference for themselves but also their abusers.

Body Positivity

If a Kitten’s Belly Is Perfect, Then So Is Yours

Gregg McBride on January 6, 2024

A Personal Perspective: Offering ourselves the same kind of unconditional love we show pets and others can be a beautiful jumping-off point for our positive life changes.

A Personal Perspective: Offering ourselves the same kind of unconditional love we show pets and others can be a beautiful jumping-off point for our positive life changes.

Forgiveness

How Can We Forgive What Seems Like an Unforgivable Act?

Gregg McBride on October 22, 2023

Mary Bailey was 11 years old when her mom urged her to kill Mary's abusive stepfather. Learning to forgive was a gift Mary gave herself—one that allows her to be at peace today.

Mary Bailey was 11 years old when her mom urged her to kill Mary's abusive stepfather. Learning to forgive was a gift Mary gave herself—one that allows her to be at peace today.

Embarrassment

How a Smartwatch Turns Into a Shame Machine

Gregg McBride on July 9, 2023

Personal Perspective: Those who obsess over food and exercise can become consumed by trying to meet unrealistic goals set by smartwatches and other devices.

Personal Perspective: Those who obsess over food and exercise can become consumed by trying to meet unrealistic goals set by smartwatches and other devices.

Friends

Stop Making Me Feel Guilty for Watching “Friends” Re-runs

Gregg McBride on April 8, 2023

A Personal Perspective: The show wasn’t perfect. No form of entertainment is. But we can celebrate effort, laughter, and creative missteps now that we know better.

A Personal Perspective: The show wasn’t perfect. No form of entertainment is. But we can celebrate effort, laughter, and creative missteps now that we know better.

Friends

Next Time You’re Complaining, Think Like a Dog

Gregg McBride on January 6, 2023

Personal Perspective: Life can be about joy—no matter what we might be facing. Just look at this example of a three-legged dog.

Personal Perspective: Life can be about joy—no matter what we might be facing. Just look at this example of a three-legged dog.

Friends

Why Is Practicing Patience Sometimes So Difficult?

Gregg McBride on November 5, 2022

A Personal Perspective: We're all very busy and face insurmountable demands and obligations. But if we don’t initiate temporary pauses in our lives, who will?

A Personal Perspective: We're all very busy and face insurmountable demands and obligations. But if we don’t initiate temporary pauses in our lives, who will?

Grief

Why Do Some Celebrity Deaths Impact Us More Than Others?

Gregg McBride on August 13, 2022

A Personal Perspective: Sometimes, the connection we feel to certain celebrities is so strong that when they pass, it can be cathartic to allow for our own version of grieving.

A Personal Perspective: Sometimes, the connection we feel to certain celebrities is so strong that when they pass, it can be cathartic to allow for our own version of grieving.

Dreaming

What Are We Teaching Children About Their Life’s Dreams?

Gregg McBride on June 11, 2022

Encouraging children to imagine their futures without boundaries doesn’t necessarily mean they will have their aspirations crushed.

Encouraging children to imagine their futures without boundaries doesn’t necessarily mean they will have their aspirations crushed.

Environment

When is the Right Time to Broaden Our Horizons?

Gregg McBride on March 19, 2022

A Personal Perspective: It can be helpful to seek out other viewpoints besides our own now and then.

A Personal Perspective: It can be helpful to seek out other viewpoints besides our own now and then.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Why Limit Random Acts of Kindness to Only This Time of Year?

Gregg McBride on December 11, 2021

Surprising someone with kindness doesn't require a lot of time or money. Even one small gesture can turn into Christmas magic, possibly the kind that will last all year.

Surprising someone with kindness doesn't require a lot of time or money. Even one small gesture can turn into Christmas magic, possibly the kind that will last all year.

Anxiety

Can Our Fight-or-Flight Instinct Ever Be Harmful?

Gregg McBride on October 2, 2021

Our internal panic buttons can confuse us, lie to us, and even cause harm to ourselves, friendships, family, or career.

Our internal panic buttons can confuse us, lie to us, and even cause harm to ourselves, friendships, family, or career.

Defense Mechanisms

Why Do We Assume the Worst When Someone Stares?

Gregg McBride on July 3, 2021

Offering a stranger a smile can be challenging. But it's a challenge worth considering now that protective face masks are being used less and less.

Offering a stranger a smile can be challenging. But it's a challenge worth considering now that protective face masks are being used less and less.