Accepting my Wrinkles: And, Yes, You May Call Me a Crone!

by Tracy Shawn   Fear and malice of the older woman has a long and ugly history. In fact, the origin of the word hag, which has often been used as an insult describing an older woman, … [Read more...]

Finding Your Writing Muse: Interview with the Wise and Witty Gabriel Lucatero

  Photo of Author Gabriel Lucatero   Tapping Into the Writing Muse   Tracy Shawn: I can see that you've definitely tapped into your writing muse! You’re a prolific author, as … [Read more...]

Are Deathbed Visions Real?

    The Meaning of End-of-Life Visions   by Tracy Shawn, M.A.   Hospice workers across the world note that deathbed visions are a common occurrence. Loved ones … [Read more...]

Why I’m Not Sorry for Still Saying “Im Sorry!” (And Why You Shouldn’t be Either)

How and When to Apologize by Tracy Shawn, M.A. A dear friend (whom I’ll call Nancy) recently had to delay two of our agreed-upon meeting times, which, then, had to be ultimately canceled. She … [Read more...]

How Reading Can Curtail Anxiety

by   Tracy Shawn     Reading, can indeed, reduce anxiety. But why? Stories provide an escape from our personal stressors and worries as well as a much-needed respite from … [Read more...]

When the World is Breaking Your Heart

Please note: This piece was first published on PsychCentral on August 1,2020 By Tracy Shawn, MA   ~ 3 MIN READ           The other week, … [Read more...]

Living in the Now while Dealing with Distress

Please Note: This piece was first published with PsychCentral.com on June 7, 2020 By Tracy Shawn, MA   ~ 2 MIN … [Read more...]

How to Stop Pushing Your Own Emotional Buttons

Please note: first published with PsychCentral under the title: "Are You Pushing Your Own Emotional Buttons? Learn How to Stop" On January 1, 2020 By Tracy Shawn, MA   ~ 3 MIN … [Read more...]

You Are Not Your Thoughts

  Please note: this was first published with PsychCentral.com on July 28, 2019   By Tracy Shawn, MA   ~ 3 MIN READ Listen closely because … [Read more...]

The Upside of Downside: “Burdens and Blessings of Mental Disorders”

Please Note: This post was first published with psychcentral.com under the title: The Upside of Downside: The Surprising Gifts of Mental Disorders By Tracy Shawn, MA ~ 2 min … [Read more...]