Treat your emotions like a dog
I often tell people, try treating your emotions like a dog. Yeah, they’re like “what the actual fuck is this guy on about” as well. But hear me out. This espresso has got my psychology juices flowing. One thing I’ve noticed over the years is that shitty dogs almost always have shitty owners. The dog’s…
5 Truths That Are Hard to Hear
(Brace Yourself): At some point we all must admit the inevitable: Life is short, not all of our dreams can come true, so we should carefully pick and choose what we have the best shot at and then commit. We try things. Some of them go well. Some of them don’t. The point is to…
Meaning of Life
You know the question. It’s the ultimate question. The question that you and I and everyone have lain awake at night thinking about. The question that brings equal parts wonder and terror to our feeble fucking minds. Why are we here? What is the point of it all? What is the meaning of life so…
WHAT IS NARCISSISM?
Ah, narcissists. Checking themselves out in every reflective surface they walk by. Yammering on about that one time they won the third class spelling bee. Thinking they’re God’s gift to the fucking universe after all, why else would He (yes I called god a “he” don’t shoot me 🙄) have put them right in the…
When You can be Your Own Worst Enemy
The French philosopher Blaise Pascal once wrote, “All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” It was a simple and profound thought about the nature of boredom, self-awareness, and our endless capacity to distract ourselves with dumb shit. Try it: sit in a quiet room with no distractions—no…
Where I’ve been these past few weeks
I know I know, before you even start I realise I’ve been MIA for the past god knows how long. It’s with good reason. Many major milestones (both good and bad) have been experienced since we last spoke. For instance, my brother got married. It was an emotionally charged day, full of love and happiness…
Tactical Psychology 