Wisdom VS Intelligence

Merriam-Webster defines wisdom as: 1. -a: ability to discern inner qualities and relationships -b: good sense -c: generally accepted belief -d: accumulated philosophical or scientific learning 2. a wise attitude, belief, or course of action ...and defines intelligence as: 1. -a: (1) the ability to learn or understand or to deal with new or trying …

Introverts: The “Squares” of Today

Think about people who received the most attention at work or in school. More often than not, it's the social individual who is the first to stand up and speak in front of a crowd - the extrovert. In a culture that adores the extrovert, where does that leave the introvert? It's important to understand …

Funfetti Rolls — Wood & Spoon

It’s been a while since we’ve included some sprinkles in our lineup here. The sprinkles, birthday cake flavor, and bright colors that make up these funfetti rolls make me feel like we’re celebrating, and you guys know how much I love a party. Our mornings deserve something extra-special, extra-festive, extra-fun, don’t you think? If you… via …

The Gift of Fear

  I'm not a reader. Well, at least I never was before. The Gift of Fear by Gavin DeBecker was recommended for me to read by my therapist. My anxiety has only gotten worse in the last decade and with the specific things that I'm anxious about, she figured this book would help me. That's …

A new psychiatrist with a new plan for my future

"The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new." -Socrates A couple of weeks ago, I shared about having to change psychiatrists and my concern for what that would entail. It wasn't as terrible as I thought it'd be. Actually, it was quite …

2018 RECAP

Reflecting back through the previous 12 months is difficult. 2018 has been a year of intense change for me, to say the least, and the year closes as I still search for my true self. I've added some skills to my repertoire, many that I am unsure to pursue even though it can come with …

Patient Abandonment?

Patient abandonment... I just stumbled across this term yesterday, but never really knew that this was such a thing. It can even have legal consequences and malpractice lawsuits. Like many others, I had a therapist and a psychiatrist who worked together to discuss what was best for my mental health treatment. My therapist, who is …

How to Help Others During the Winter Holidays

The Winter holidays can be a time of great difficulty for some, whether it's because of the loss of a loved one or just one terrible holiday experience from the past. It is important to recognize that not only do some not celebrate certain holidays, but for others it creates anxiety, extreme sensitivity, depression, loneliness, …

My Frank Opinions No. 1

I'm seeing a lot of posts featuring "unpopular opinions" so I decided would create my own! I've found that unpopular opinions seem to be more common than first thought, haha. Water tastes good I can't explain it, but I LOVE the taste of water even though it "doesn't taste like anything". I don't drink soda …