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...]
Why I’m Not Sorry for Still Saying “Im Sorry!” (And Why You Shouldn’t be Either)
April 13, 2021 by
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...]
When the World is Breaking Your Heart
August 24, 2020 by
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
June 30, 2020 by
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
January 19, 2020 by
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
August 21, 2019 by
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”
March 8, 2018 by
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...]
When Your Dreams Aren’t Coming True
December 13, 2017 by
Please Note: This piece was first published with PscyhCentral.com on November 2017 under the title: "How to Win Even When You Fail" by Author and Speaker Tracy Shawn, M.A. What do the … [Read more...]
On Marriage: Advice to Newlyweds and Beyond
July 18, 2017 by
by Tracy Shawn, M.A. (See Amazon Author Page at: https://www.amazon.com/author/tracyshawn) The following piece is a revised letter I recently wrote for my soon-to-be married niece. I’m … [Read more...]
To My Fellow “Sensitive Systems”
March 12, 2017 by
by Tracy Shawn, M.A. When I was in college, my friend Lauren and I joked that if we were ever to start a band, we’d call it “The Sensitive Systems.” Kindred spirits, Lauren and … [Read more...]
