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Everyday Psychology will help you see the psychological principles in everyday life interactions. On the Everyday Psychology Podcast, we will explore topics on parenting, dating, bills, budgeting, happiness, anxiety, sadness, frustration, fear, confusion, social interaction, how to set boundaries, JUST SAY NO! and a host of other everyday realities that all we all face from time to time. I will be using all my years of experience in Everyday Psychology Podcast to provide you with new psychological tools that you can apply to real-life applications. We are going to talk about real-life situations through stories and other types of relatable real-world situations that actually can be used to help you change your mindset and handle everyday life better.

Therapist Paul


    • Jul 12, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    9 Trauma Healing Processes -

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 38:14


    Today I wanted to share 9 processes that can help you heal physically and mentallyTrauma recovery requires effort and you need processes that will help you change your Trauma Brain into a controlled brain!  Radically change your diet Take control of your health Add herbs and supplements Listen to your Intuition Embrace social support Release Suppressed Emotions Deepening personal spiritual connection STRONG REASON FOR LIVING!!! References for this episode include The Documentary HEAL -find the website HERE

    Trauma Ep2 - intentional & unintentional

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 23:32


    There are many impacts of truama on a life - single event trauma is serious and needs care but for those that have chronic trauma exposure understanding the difference between unintentional and intentional can have a high impact on recovery - not all things are created equal... I have also listed these on my youtube channel with a video - Lookup Every Day Psychology on YT... 

    Trauma Mind Ep 1 - finding the true self

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2022 36:18


    I am starting a series on the trauma mind - Trauma impacts every part of your life this is true! However, we are not our Trauma! The mind of the traumatized person has many twists and turns it affects all parts of life but it does not have to control your life! Today I start with talking about finding my true self regardless of trauma. Trauma can really hide the true sense of self and who we are because too many people believe the lies that trauma told you or did to you - but you are NOT YOUR TRAUMA it is only part of your journey. resources - self impactdisconnecting to self self from childhood trauma 

    I can't see the back of my ear and neither can you! What am I not seeing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 34:46


    This is a different podcast - this is one of those thoughts that hit you and your like, hmmm, I need to share that with someone, so here you go!This podcast is about learning to see the parts of yourself that may have been hidden your whole life right in plain sight. references in today's podcast 5 areas to self explore (insideoutmastery.com) 29 deep reflection questions (prolificliving.com) 

    Therapist Paul answer 10 question about Psychology and therapy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 24:56


    Hi everyone - today I sat down and answered 10 questions about psychology and therapy - these were from listeners and Quora plus the last one I get a lot about Medication,If you have psychology questions send them to everydaypsycholgypodcast@gmail.com

    Trust or Not to Trust this is the question?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 38:32


    Trust takes years to build and moments to brake  and sometimes forever to rebuild - Author unknownThis episode we are talking about trust where and how do we develop trust and how to do we identify trust isseus and then how do I start the journey to rust others. There are so many more things I could talk about with trust! I hope this episode allows you to start the journey of trusting yourself and then others... 

    Interview like you MEAN IT! - 5 Cognitive Behavioral Techniques

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 26:17


    I have had so many people ask for psychological tricks for doing well when interviewing. So this week I am sharing 5 + 1 CBT techniques that everyone that is interviewing for a job needs to have in their mind. 1 - You're interviewing them also 2 - Ask questions 3 - Know your worth (more than money) 4 - Read the Environment5 - Trust your guy (fight or flight instinct) bouns What true work-life balance is. 

    Emotional Money - how to control your emotions before you buy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 34:31


    I am not a financial guru - but I have learned a few things about the psychological effects of money - good, bad, and ugly. We live in a very manipulated world - we are pushed to buy bigger and better, newer and faster,  not to mention you will feel AMAZING with this new product - until our next one comes out! STOP letting businesses trigger your emotional money spending! We have all learned how to or NOT to Handel money from our caregivers and the lifestyle we grew up in - today we talk about the emotions of spending and how to regulate and think about your money! References barefoot Budgeting - Debt.org The Balance 

    We all need to learn how to grieve in healthy ways!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 31:46


    AS we enter the 3rd year of the pandemic learning to grieve healthily has never been so important! Join me today as we explore grief and how to allow yourself to grieve healthily and how to help others do the same. References for today'shttps://www.helpguide.org/articles/grief/coping-with-grief-and-loss.htm Podcast https://nickwignall.com/grief/

    End of the Year self Questions to do some reflecting...

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 27:27


    Today I give you a list of questions that you can use to reflect on this last year and start thinking bout the year to come. I tell you the questions and I openly and honestly answer them for my own last year. Wishing you a happy holiday season and New year -Check out my blog at https://therapist-paul.blogspot.com/Todays Queastions reference:  https://karajlovett.com/end-of-year-reflection-questions-to-ask-yourself/

    Holiday Season - Metal health tips for those that need it and those we love.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 23:52


    The holidays are full of family, friends, food, and depression, anxiety, and stress! Today we share how to keep moving forward and dealing with mental health and holidays - there are tips for those suffering and those that have ones that are suffering from mental health issues. 

    Therapist have stress to! What do we do!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 35:08


    I know it may be hard to hear but therapists are people too! We have just as much stress and anxiety and can be overwhelmed as anyone alive. What we have is a LOT of tools that we are supposed to be able to use to make life better and that is what I am sharing today. The honest reality from sleep habits to alternative medicine is part of a therapist's life too.  So join me as I tell the world, well, at least the few that listen to my podcast, the truth about how a therapist deals with life stresses. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Eternity and Shades of Spring" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    Stop the Fear of the future - LIVE HERE AND NOW...

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 33:46


    I have had the most stressed-out clients this year! So many have been afraid of the future and the changes and things no one can control! As a therapist, I always work to ground my clients to the Here and Now not stuck in the past not freaked out by a future that does not yet exist. I hope this podcast gives you some tools to stop the overwhelming thoughts of the future and learn to influence it by your focus on the HERE AND NOW.

    Move from Surviving to Living - YOY CAN DO IT!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 30:58


    Are you living or just surviving? This last year has brought a lot of stress and anxiety to the world and many that have never dealt with such trauma or those that have past trauma have fallen into survival mode - the place that we are still breathing and existing but in many places, we have stopped living! Today I talk about how to recognize if you are in survival mode and how to self-help to a place where you are starting to feel good and alive again or LIVING MODE! References for today's podcast -PTSD symptomsHelpguide.org Psychology today UConn Article on Survival Vista  Today Montco.today 

    Therapist Paul answers questions about trauma and recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 29:45


    I have been asked a lot of questions over the years about trauma and recovery so in this episode of EDP I am going to answer a few of those questions - I use broad-based questions and personal experience answers -  but I also add references from a good trauma site (here) Trauma is something we do learn to live with but we do not have to let past trauma drive our present life! 

    Change causes Psychological Incongruency or when things don't fit in your brain?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 23:43


    No one that I have met love change - most people dread it, even if you like it, when things don't change then that change you won't like - When we think we know something and then there is a rapid change it causes us to enter the state of Psychological Incongruency - our brain has to figure out how to react or to adapt to the new concept or situation that we are now facing. It can cause a lot of personal problems for those that do not recognize and work on adapting our Psychological Incongruencies. 

    July Shortcast The Elephant and the rope...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 2:07


    I have suffered a concussion while working on the family hobby farm and am in recovery - I will not be able to produce the normal size podcast but wanted to at least give you a short very positive podcast so you can find more strength in yourself. 

    What you focus on determines what you miss - good, bad and ugly!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 25:10


    I have used the statement what you focus on determines what you miss for a long time now! It has good bad and ugly sides to it but it proves to be true no matter the reality. Today we talk about what it means to be hyperfocused and what it can cause you to miss - How to recognize your hyper-focus and how to start looking around you more and see what you may be missing. 

    Nightmares the enemy of good Sleep - what, why and how to combat them.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 29:51


    Sleep is one of the most important processes that we humans do - it recharges us physically and mentally but not if the nightmares are ruining a good night's sleep. today we talk about what nightmares are, why they happen and of course various ways you can help stop or reduce nightmares - including introduction to Image Rehearsal Therapy. references for today show come from https://www.bustle.com/p/11-common-creepy-dreams-weve-all-had-at-least-once-what-they-mean-9159525https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/nightmare-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20353515https://www.sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/stages-of-sleephttps://www.vivapartnership.com/optimal-living/what-do-our-nightmares-mean/https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/conditions/nightmares

    Extrovert and relationships...

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 33:42


    Thie week we wrap up our last of the relationship series with Extroverts in relationships - This is for those that are (extro) or (extra) -verts both spelling are fine just small differences -  we use extroverts for this podcast - and this is also of those in a relationship with an extrovert... Learn pros and cons of the personality type -Extroverts learn how to be better partners Those in relationships with extroverts learn how to do it better...References for today podcast https://medium.com/hello-love/how-to-date-an-extrovert-when-youre-an-introvert-196888411124https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-introverts-corner/201509/5-essential-tips-introvert-extrovert-coupleshttps://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/6-great-reasons-date-extrovert-bbab/https://www.beliefnet.com/love-family/relationships/the-guide-to-dating-an-extrovert.aspxhttps://www.psychologistworld.com/influence-personality/extraversion-introversion

    Introverts the deep quite ones of the relationship~

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 32:48


    Let me say - Introverted people are NOT mentally weaker, more dangerous, or less functional than extroverted people! Today we talk about the personality type called introversion - the What the why and the how-to build good relationships with an introvert - I am an expert as I have been married to one for 25+ years now! Yes, I made some bone head mistakes in the earlier years but learned the true power and value of introverted people!  Information for today's podcast in part came from: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/introversionhttps://www.thecut.com/article/apparently-there-are-four-kinds-of-introversion.htmlhttps://www.verywellmind.com/signs-you-are-an-introvert-2795427https://introvertdear.com/news/introvert-love-relationship-extrovert/https://www.verywellmind.com/what-to-know-when-dating-an-introvert-5093777

    Logic is King - relationships with a Dr. Spock or logical reactor

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 26:35


    Today we are starting the 4 part series on relationship personalities - today we talk to and about Logical Reactors - those that see life from logical processes everything from what, where, and when to eat to why throwing that ratty old shirt out is the best for many reasons!  Learn if you are a Logical ReactorsLearn how to talk to Logical ReactorsLearn how to work with your Emotional Reactors partner Tips on building emotional intimacy in different type relationships  Reference material for this podcast came from: https://www.breezystorm.com/emotional-spouse-vs-a-practical-spouse-interestingly-opposite/https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/conflict-and-jungs-thinker-feeler-struggle-in-relationships-0220144

    Relationship Development - Emotional Reactors who, what, how

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 29:58


    Today we are starting the 4 part series on relationship personalities - today we talk to and about Emotional Reactors - those that have feeling attached to everything from what to eat to that ratty old shirt that they won't throw away... Learn if you are an Emotional ReactorsLearn how to talk to Emotional ReactorsLearn how to work with your non-Emotional Reactors partner Tips on building emotional imtamacy Reference material for this podcast came from: https://www.bustle.com/p/how-to-deal-with-emotionally-reactive-partner-according-to-experts-19202666https://www.huffpost.com/entry/highly-sensitive-people-signs-habits_n_4810794https://www.bustle.com/p/how-to-deal-with-emotionally-reactive-partner-according-to-experts-19202666https://thepowermoves.com/develop-deep-emotional-connection/

    Everyday Psychology RETURNS -

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 1:19


    Hello, we are pleased to say that EDP will be returning to podcasting starting next week with our new bi-weekly format - Thanks to all our listeners that encouraged me to keep going with EDP - We will begin with looking at four Partner types The emotional reactor - everything is about feelings  (week one) The Logical reactor - logic is the rule The introverted - stay home chill is the goal The Extrovert -  social interactions is life... We will learn how the different types work in relationships what they expect both stated and unstated and how to communicate if you are one or if you are with one. Talk to you next week! Therapist Paul 

    End of Every Day Psychology Podcast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 0:56


    Hello and thank you for a wonderful year of podcasting - I have enjoyed doing these podcasts and hope that people also enjoyed the podcast as well. I wish you all good mental health... 

    Get GRITTY - Keep on Keeping on your best life is ahead!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 28:14


    This week I am talking about adding the personality trait of GRIT the power of keep on keeping on... There are 5 parts to grit today we talk about Perseverance and the power that you have inside you to live your best life and reach your goals even against all the odds and all the negative people in your life! I forgot the affirmation!!! I guess I got too excited to talk about grit  -I am strong - I can do, be, achieve, live, and love because I am strong!  National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357)SAMHSA's National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.------Music from https://filmmusic.io "Eternity and Shades of Spring" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Email comments and questions to:EVERYDAYPSYCHOLOGYPODCAST@GMAIL.COM

    10 Every Day Psych experiences that might BLOW YOUR MIND!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 14:02


    Hello - Were taking a fun side trip this week to talk about some Every Day Psychological Fact about humans - that helps explain a few things like Ever wonder why plan A fails so often> Ever wonder why food tastes better when you buy it?Ever wonder why yawns are contagious? These and about 7 more Psych Facts are explained in this week's episode! This weeks affirmation is - I AM NOT MY MISTAKES! AND THANKS FOR LISTENING...National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357)SAMHSA's National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.------Music from https://filmmusic.io "Eternity and Shades of Spring" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Email comments and questions to:EVERYDAYPSYCHOLOGYPODCAST@GMAIL.COM

    Fear no more! Well, no more bad fear....

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 31:42


    Today we bing our journey to increase our well-being - We start with understanding how fear is able to help us not hold us back. We will cover What is fear? Why do we have fear?Different between fear and Anxiety How to use fear to increase your well being by overcoming unhealthy fears. We will talk about phobias in a later podcast. Our affirmation this week is - I can be positive! AND THANKS FOR LISTENING...National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357)SAMHSA's National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.------Music from https://filmmusic.io "Eternity and Shades of Spring" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Email comments and questions to:

    Episode #50 Well-being. Are you Well?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 23:01


    The year is now 2021 - We made it through last year and now we boldly enter a new year - As I was planning for upcoming episodes I thought about last year and the toll it took on myself and so many others' overall sense of well-being! That is why in Episode #50 we are going to talk about the 2021 theme of well-being - what does it all mean???? Also starting in this episode we will start our Self Positive Affirmation  - statements Each week I will give you a positive affirmation that you must try to say to yourself 3 times a day even if you do not believe it - Say it until you can or do - let's get our self-value UP in 2021... hope you enjoy the 2021 overview... AND THANKS FOR LISTENING... National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357)SAMHSA's National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.------Music from https://filmmusic.io "Eternity and Shades of Spring" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Email comments and questions to:

    No More New Year resolutions! Say yes to making better small choices!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 36:00


    That is right I as a professional therapist am telling YOU to stop making New Year Resolutions! 56% of people stop their NYR within 6 weeks! It is time to make an amazing life change by learning to make better small choices every day! Want to lose weight - make a choice in what you eat every meal! Want to save money - make the choice of what to do with the money you don't spend! This is not a new concept but it may bring you to a new place in your life without the guilt of failed resolutions... For Emergency Mental Health help please call -National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357)SAMHSA's National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.------Music from https://filmmusic.io "Eternity and Shades of Spring" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Email comments and questions to:everydaypsychologypodcast@gmail.com

    Be Contagious with Kindness in an unkind world!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 20:58


    MERRY CHRISTMAS - HAPPY HOLIDAYS! This week I wanted to focus on a lifestyle of KINDNESS. Not just for the Christmas season but making it part of your daily process. This is one of the easiest self-improvement processes to develop yourself as a KIND person only takes a moment of thought and the smallest acts... Kindness is 1000 times more contagious than any virus - I want you to be extremely contagious with kindness - even if you don't receive kindness -  always being and doing that which you WANT to be not that which has or have been done to you! I wish you all a Merry Christmas and happy holidays! Reference for this weeks show;87 ways to be kind For Emergency Mental Health help please call -National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357)SAMHSA's National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.------Music from https://filmmusic.io "Eternity and Shades of Spring" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Email comments and questions to:everydaypsychologypodcast@gmail.com

    Social Media & Your Mental Health - Social Media the GOOD, the BAD and the UGLY~

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 42:28


    Social media has over 101 places that you can post, list, pic, show, and engage in for what seems to be a highly interactive and engaging  activity Yet studies are showing increased anxiety - depression - substance use - and isolation with the longer one use social media. Social media has many many good attributes but the mental health hole that you can fall into is not one of them - Join me as I talk about Social Media the good the bad and the ugly.. For Emergency Mental Health help please call -National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357)SAMHSA's National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.------Music from https://filmmusic.io "Eternity and Shades of Spring" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Email comments and questions to:everydaypsychologypodcast@gmail.comEpisode is LivePublished: Dec. 09, 2020 @ 5AM EditUnpublishAdd a TranscriptGet episode better indexed by search engines.Add Chapter MarkersListeners can tap through & see what's coming up.Create a Visual SoundbiteBest way to share to social media for engagement.Share Episode OnFacebookTwitterLinkedInMore OptionsEmail Link to Episode CopyDirect Link to MP3 Copy Download MP3Embed this ONE Episode

    2020 stressing you out? turn bad coping behaviors to positive! You can do it!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 34:55


    Well I know I added a few pounds this year with all the lockdowns and shutdowns! Love ME some, homemade cookies and my partner likes to cook!  Awesome for me and bad for me!That is the problem with how we react under pressure! What are your coping reactions? Projection onto others? Dissociation - shutdown and separate from life...Self-medicating ? food, feel-good substances... Denial that problems are there - if I pretend it is not there it will go away.... NOT... Let's talk about how to turn unhealthy coping reactions into positive control! Reference for this weeks show; Psychology Today. For Emergency Mental Health help please call -National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357)SAMHSA's National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.------Music from https://filmmusic.io "Eternity and Shades of Spring" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Email comments and questions to:everydaypsychologypodcast@gmail.com

    You can build and increase your Resiliency!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 28:36


    One of the most pop psychology words around today is Resiliency! The ability to bounce back and keep moving forward after hard times or traumas. Today we will look at 10 habits of resilient people as expressed by Dr. B. Richardson (see link in reference) and we will explore these resilient processes from a personal and clinical standpoint. If you're ready to take your life back into control and move forward try these ideas! Reference for this episode: 10 Habits of Highly Resilient PeopleBy Dr. B Richardson on Psychology Today 11/30/2020---------------------------------------------------For Emergency Mental Health help please call -National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357)SAMHSA's National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.------Music from https://filmmusic.io "Eternity and Shades of Spring" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Email comments and questions to:everydaypsychologypodcast@gmail.com

    Attitude of Gratitude for the good and the bad life has given you!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 24:39


    The title is odd I know - but in this week's podcast, we are talking about how to find gratitude for the strength that the bad experiences have built into you! Yes, good is wonderful and easy to be grateful for but can you embrace the Attitude of Gratitude for the negative experiences - not glad that happened - just grateful that you have new abilities and powers because they happened! For Emergency Mental Health help please call - National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357)SAMHSA's National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.------Music from https://filmmusic.io "Eternity and Shades of Spring" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Email comments and questions to:everydaypsychologypodcast@gmail.com

    High Energy or ADHD adult? Lets find out..

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 31:39


    This week we look at the difference between a high energy person  vs. ADHD So many times I have had adults come into therapy and have a bunch of diagnoses for behaviors that treatment has not worked for. that is because they were in fact adult ADHD and they never knew it. Simply put ADHD messes with your life where high energy does not cause as many problems.... Adult ADHD symptoms may include:Impulsiveness (money, words,) Disorganization and problems prioritizing (what do I do first) Poor time management skills (late for work, forgot appointments) Problems focusing on a task (start a task move to a new one ) Trouble multitasking (never finish a task) Excessive activity or restlessness (always need to move something) Poor planning (no idea what they have to do next week)Low frustration tolerance (feeling overwhelmed) Frequent mood swings (happy, angry, sad all in like 10 mins) Problems following through and completing tasks Hot temper (see frustration) Trouble coping with stressRelationship problems Missing personal responsibilities (forgetting bills)   Reference - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adult-adhd/symptoms-causes/syc-20350878National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357)SAMHSA's National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.------Music from https://filmmusic.io "Eternity and Shades of Spring" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Email comments and questions to:everydaypsychologypodcast@gmail.com

    Sadness and Depression Part 2: Self care tips and professional treatment ideas

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 24:45


    This week we finish our look at Mental health depression disorder vs the normal human emotional sadnessToo often I see people in therapy that think they are depressed when they are in a state of sadness and some are depressed when they think they are only sad.In this episode, we look at the differences in self-care and clinical treatment options. Just as the terms of sadness and depression treatment and reactions are not one and the same!Next week change of topic do to a request- Pandemic Fatiuge   Reference -National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357)SAMHSA's National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.------Music from https://filmmusic.io "Eternity and Shades of Spring" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Email comments and questions to:everydaypsychologypodcast@gmail.com

    Are you Sad or Depressed? - There is a difference! Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 27:21


    This week we start our look at Mental health disorders vs the normal human emotional colds (see last week episode) Too often I see people in therapy that think they are depressed when they are in a state of sadness and some are depressed when they think they are only sad. In this episode, we look at the differences between being sad and clinical depression.  We explain the emotions and need for sadness and then we define the clinical level of depression. Sadness and depression are not one and the same! Next week we will look at the life impact of depression, treatment, and coping skills.    Reference -https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/category/blog/depression?page=2   - Go here for stories for support National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357)SAMHSA's National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.------Music from https://filmmusic.io "Eternity and Shades of Spring" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Email comments and questions to:everydaypsychologypodcast@gmail.com

    Emotional cold or Chronic Disorder? Can you tell the difference

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 36:25


    This week I dive into the topic of short term mental health "colds" vs knowing when someone has a longterm (chronic) mental health  Disorder Knowing the difference is important for treatment and best overall life outcomes. NEXT WEEK - we are looking at Gaslighting - Send me your personal experiences so I - with no names - share other experiences with this isseue. Reference - https://thisismybrave.org/   - Go here for inspirational Mental health stories Music from https://filmmusic.io "Eternity and Shades of Spring" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Email comments and questions to:everydaypsychologypodcast@gmail.com

    Special Election Topic - Controlling your Anticipatory Anxiety or Projected Fears.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 25:28


    With two weeks before the presidential election, I have seen a MASSIVE rise in the fear of people - who will win, what will happen if (either)  he wins?  Will, there be a civil war, will the economy crash. will there be another run on toilet paper?This projected Anticipatory Anxiety or Projected Fears are starting to cause major negative issues to rise of suicides, drug use, domestic violence, and civil unrest to name a few! Listen to this podcast and learn how to recognize if you are dealing with AA or PF and why and how you should deal with it... Reference story - https://www.cdc.gov/rxawareness/stories/mike.htmlMusic from https://filmmusic.io "Eternity and Shades of Spring" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Email comments and questions to:everydaypsychologypodcast@gmail.com

    10 motivational quotes (shortcast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 5:54


    Hi All - I am on vacation this week so I recorded this short cast with 10 inspirational quotes for you to add some thought and motivation for your week. See you next week for a full podcast...Reference: https://www.brainyquote.com/lists/topics/top-10-motivational-quote

    Could you become the thing you hate?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 30:22


    I could never (steal, do drugs, become an addict, kill someone...) I have heard this line from so many people - or worse - I can't believe I became - or I did -  how did this happen.... This podcast is a warning - as we are going through such a time of division between people over politics, religion, race, and a ton of other issues we need to remember that the line between me becoming the thing I hate is very very very thin.... Join me today as we explore two ways to keep you from becoming a "THEM"Reference story - https://www.cdc.gov/rxawareness/stories/mike.htmlMusic from https://filmmusic.io "Eternity and Shades of Spring" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Email comments and questions to:everydaypsychologypodcast@gmail.com

    Time Friend or Enemy - you can do anything with your time!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 24:13


    Today I am talking about time - Time is such a big topic in our lives we are always complaining about it - wishing for more or less of it - wanting to stop or pause it! The truth is we need to appreciate time.... here is a couple of short quotes form today's podcast..."I have had so many adults in sessions that said things like: if only I started off better in life and not that wasted all my time –  people in their 40 this or  they will say – if only I had more time I would “start my business, travel, go back and get my RN, Ph.D., high school diploma, college degree…  ----- you can put a million statements after if I only had that time “over or more time…” "We need to appreciate that time does not stop or pause because if it did it might do so at a point that is not of our choosing – for example – if time paused when I had cancer I would not be cancer-free – or..."I hope this podcast on time is well worth your time! (pun intended) Music from https://filmmusic.io "Eternity and Shades of Spring" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Email comments and questions to:everydaypsychologypodcast@gmail.com

    Listen up! Learn keys to be a better listener and help your communications.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 29:41


    This week I am dealing with a topic that SO many people and couples need to learn - How to be a better listener! YES - you need to listen better so your communications will go better. Learn why we listen Learn listener types Learn skills for better listening This skill can improve life in SO many ways... I hope you give it a good "LISTEN"... pun intended! Music from https://filmmusic.io "Eternity and Shades of Spring" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Email comments and questions to:everydaypsychologypodcast@gmail.com

    Not Motivated? Try adding these 7 words to your days!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 20:46


    This week I am responding to all my fans that say "I just am not motivated" As a non-motived person myself I know that you have to find words that motivate you! Truth - with your self Perseverance - keep on keeping on Tenacity - Never let goTragedy - not if but whenHope - always hold on Laughter - heals the soulTime - it is consistent EXTRA WORD - LOVE....Music from https://filmmusic.io "Eternity and Shades of Spring" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Email comments and questions to:everydaypsychologypodcast@gmail.com

    9 Most common dreams and what they mean

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 34:26


    This week we are talking about 9 of the most common dreamsFalling, Naked in public, Being chased, Losing Teeth, Taking a Test, Infidelity, Flying, pregnancy, Death, And one more personal one...Music from https://filmmusic.io "Eternity and Shades of Spring" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Email comments and questions to:everydaypsychologypodcast@gmail.com

    Unintentional Trauma - They did their best but it was not good enough!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 25:33


    This week we are talking about those that deal with unintentional trauma by caregivers that may have done their best but it was not good enough to avoid causing trauma. You can start to understand the WHY things happened to you when you define intentional vs. unintentional behaviors that caused traumas! Music from https://filmmusic.io "Eternity and Shades of Spring" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Email comments and questions to:everydaypsychologypodcast@gmail.com

    Fight, Argue or Disagree - which is the best for any relationship?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 31:08


    Fight - Argue - Disagree - Which one is the best to keep a relationship healthy and how to avoid the traps and how to use the healthiest one! Music from https://filmmusic.io "Eternity and Shades of Spring" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Email comments and questions to:everydaypsychologypodcast@gmail.com

    10 questions to help extend relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 39:22


    Last week my partner and I celebrated 25 years of being together! I was asked how we lasted so long? I thought there really is no magic or keys as being together is a constant choice but there are somethings we do that I think helped us so I listed the 10 questions that we learned to ask and answer that has helped us last for 25 years. I hope you find them helpful for you and your partner as well! Music from https://filmmusic.io "Eternity and Shades of Spring" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Email comments and questions to:everydaypsychologypodcast@gmail.com

    What is your Top priority in life? You can find it and reach it!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 24:23


    This week we are tlaking about individual "TOP PRIORITY"  So many people ask who to find focus in life and I say what is your top priority in life?join me this week as we explore how to find your focus priority and keys to reaching it! References used for today's Every Day Psychology: https://www.fropky.com/decision-making-vt25181.htmlhttps://dariusforoux.com/21-questions/Music from https://filmmusic.io "Eternity and Shades of Spring" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Email comments and questions to:everydaypsychologypodcast@gmail.com

    7 Tips for self care under High stress

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 16:28


    This week I recorded my Podcast while helping mt brother move from Florida to Michigan and I will tell you this all across the country people are stressed! So here are 7 tips for stress -Reference: https://positivepsychology.com/self-fulfilling-prophecy/ -Music from https://filmmusic.io "Eternity and Shades of Spring" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Email comments and questions to:everydaypsychologypodcast@gmail.com 

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