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It’s Not Fair! So Now What?
By
Linda Mintle
It happens to all of us. Someone treats us unfairly. It hurts. We don’t like it and want to retaliate. But how we respond to unfair treatment matters. It reveals our heart. And we may not like what we see. Thanks to a recent event, I got to test myself in this area once again.…
Is Being Selfish Genetic or Learned?
By
Linda Mintle
Two moms are at the park watching their preschoolers play. One child hands a toy truck to his friend and says, “Here, you can play with it.” The other hangs on to his toy car for dear life. When his friend asks to share it, he stubbornly says, “No! It’s mine!” and jerks his hands…
Questions To Ask When Dealing with Disappointment
By
Linda Mintle
One thing you can count on in life is being disappointed. It happens to all of us now and again. For example, you didn’t get the raise you thought you deserved. Your spouse didn’t do much for your birthday. Or your friend didn’t invite you to a party. When our expectations don’t align with reality,…
5 Ways to Help a Delusional Person
By
Linda Mintle
Have you ever met someone who is totally convinced that what they believe is true despite the lack of evidence? The person has what is called a delusion. For example, I had a patient who really believed bugs were crawling in her skin. There was no evidence of this being true but she heartily…
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