How to Spot a Scoundrel
Change Issue, Communication, HealthSusan Haworthcon artists, sociopaths, scams, scoundrels, excons, conartists, Ponzi schemes, empathy, red flags, redemptions, reform, story tellers, trust, trustworthy, gulliblity, believability, prison
Lost in Paradise
Health, Communication, Change IssueSusan Haworthanxiety, depression, pandemic, Covid-19, sheltering-in-place, yoga retreat center, yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, amydala, judment, executive function, fear, doomscrolling, human behavior, brain functions, uncertainty, vacationing, trips, holidays
An Uncertain Future
Work, Health, Communication, Change IssueSusan Haworthtolerance for ambiguity, ambiguity, certainty, uncertainty, stress, fears, control, well-being, health, relationships, death, dying, not knowing, Buddhism, living fully, mental health
'Tis the Season to Overfunction
Communication, Health, women's empowerment, WorkSusan Haworthoverfunctioning, overfunction, stress, holiday stress, overdoing, overdrive, pressure, depression, relationships, relationship advice, relationship dance, women's empowerment, do nothing, underfunctioning, overachievers, perfectionism, worry, overwhelm, holiday madness, chaos, childhood trauma
Churning Thoughts
Change Issue, Coaching vs. Counseling, Communication, Health, WorkSusan Haworthmentalhealth, rumination, perfectionism, wellness, well-being, control, mistakes, action plans, downward cycles, anxiety, depression
Competitive Misery
women's empowerment, Health, Communication, Change IssueSusan Haworthmisery, suffering, competition, competing, pain, advice, unsolicited advice, competitive misery, relationships, relationship advice, emotions, emotional regulation, empathy, listening, communication, complaining, boundaries, well-being, wellness, self-care
The Buzz Kill of Social Comparison
Work, women's empowerment, Health, Communication, Change IssueSusan Haworthenvy, jealosy, comparison, social comparison, suffering, blessings, social media, FOMO, vacation pictures, relationships, Zen philosophy, misery, unhappiness, competing, competition, inspiration, motivation
The Eye of the Storm
Change Issue, Communication, HealthSusan Haworthrisk aversion, risk tolerance, fear, facts, decision-making, changing plans, planning, problem solving, cost/benefit, danger, rewards, benefit analysis, risk/benefit analysis, attachment
Blissful Oblivion
Work, women's empowerment, Health, Communication, Change IssueSusan Haworthdenial, coping, copingmechanisms, relationships, communication, reality, balancing, stereotypes, gender, gender differences, sexism, courage, interpersonal communication, cavepeople, nature vs nurture, enculturation, predispositions, oblivion
The Fallacy of Rewinding the Clock
Health, Communication, Change Issue, women's empowerment, WorkSusan Haworthchange, reproductive rights, abortion, Roe v Wade, Supereme Court, nostagia, coping, growth, rewind the clock, work, disappointment, unhappiness, oppression, equal rights, misery, misogyny
Good Grief
Health, Communication, Change IssueSusan Haworthgrief, grieving, loss, pandemic, psychiatric disorders, psychiatry, therapy, mental health, mental health disorders, mental disorders, diagnoses, prolonged grief, death, dying, rituals
Guilty as Charged
Work, Health, Communication, Change IssueSusan Haworthsuccess, guilt, unhealthy, stress, successful, paying it forward, deservedness, self-worth, self-esteem, worthiness, mental health, well-being, wellbeing, good deeds
When to Call It Quits, Part II
Work, women's empowerment, Health, Communication, Change IssueSusan Haworthdenial, coping, coping strategies, coping mechanisms, coping skills, dementia, insight, work, jobs, resignation, health, emotional health, mental health, cognitive decine, cognitive issues, wellbeing, Diane Feinstein
A Pox on Both Their Houses
Change Issue, Communication, Health, women's empowermentSusan HaworthAcademy Awards, humor, aggression, violence, Will Smith, aggressive behavior, Chris Rock, racism, stereotypes, misogyny, toxic masculinity, machismo, conflict, peace, emotional regulation, mental health, stress, gun violence, reckless driving, celebrities, role models, teachable moments
The Last Straw
Change Issue, Communication, HealthSusan Haworthbrain functions, neurology, daylight saving time, thinking, cognitive therapy, amydala, prefrontal cortex, mental health, wellbeing, rage, anger, anger management, homeostasis, calming, cognitions, self-talk, exercise, primal scream therapy, changing clocks, Sunshine Protection Act
Coupling in Modern Times
Health, Communication, Change IssueSusan Haworthcoupling, relationships, pair bonding, couples, marriage, romance, love, soul mates, divorce, families
Out of the Abyss
Health, Communication, Change IssueSusan Haworthanxiety, depression, PTSD, war, crises, COVID-19, laughter, humor, exercise, meditation, empathy, empaths, trauma, overexposure, media, violence, outdoors, Ukraine, Russia, stress, remedies, mental heatlh, resilience, well-being
Cultivating a Beginner's Mind
Change Issue, Communication, Health, WorkSusan Haworthopen-mindedness, open mindset, closed mindset, beginner's mind, rightness, flexibility, anxiety, zen philosophy, buddhism, Buddhist teachings, expertise, arrogance, humility, curiosity, mental health, growth, personal development
Breaking Bad
Work, Health, Communication, Change IssueSusan Haworthscams, scammers, deceipt, shadowself, lying, cheating, self-delusion, self-worth, self-esteem, honesty, stealing, theft, mental health, rationalization, rationalizing, reality testing, values, values clarification, integrity, authenticity
Our Shadow Self
Work, Health, Communication, Change IssueSusan Haworthcontempt, annoyingpeople, shadowself, self-awareness, mental health, change, growth, personal change, interpersonal communication, difficult people, Jungian psychology, analytic psychology