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What are the standards men have when it comes to relationships? What do men want in a relationship? According to Rollo Tomassi, the author of The Rational Male, men aren’t interested in being in a monogamous, committed relationship. However, if a man does decide to settle down, he will do it on his own terms. Here’s what men really want in a relationship, according to Rollo Tomassi.
What does self-acceptance have to do with self-esteem? What’s the key difference between self-acceptance and self-esteem? Self-acceptance is an essential ingredient of self-esteem. However, it’s not the same as self-esteem. Self-esteem is a state you experience. Self-acceptance is an action you take. Keep reading to learn about the role of self-acceptance in self-esteem, according to psychotherapist and self-esteem expert Nathaniel Branden.
Does the feminist movement undermine masculinity? How is feminism reshaping the definition of masculinity? According to Rollo Tomassi, feminism and masculinity aren’t on the same playing field. In his book The Rational Male, he argues that the aim of the feminine agenda is to keep women in a position of power so they can manipulate men into prioritizing women’s needs and sexual strategies over men’s. Here’s how feminism undermines masculinity, according to Tomassi.
What is biological trauma? Can trauma be passed down from generation to generation? Cellular biologists have demonstrated that environmental influences—including our mother’s behaviors, thoughts, and beliefs—shape us physically and emotionally from the moment of conception. These influences biologically program us to respond to our environment in certain ways. Dysfunctional patterns literally get imprinted on our bodies, resulting in biological trauma. Let’s dig into the biology of trauma more deeply.
How are women manipulating men? How does feminism undermine masculinity? According to Rollo Tomassi, the author of The Rational Male, the women’s rights movement is being used to undermine men’s power and masculinity. To that end, women have designed social practices geared towards upholding their dominance. Tomassi asserts that those social practices now pervade every social institution and convention, including media, religion, law, and education. Here’s how women manipulate men through the feminine agenda, according to Tomassi.
What qualifies as trauma? How can you help someone who is suffering from trauma? Most people believe that trauma stems from large-scale stressful situations such as kidnappings or participating in a war effort. However, most traumas originate from smaller-scale situations. Keep reading to learn about what qualifies as trauma, the two types of trauma, and how you can help people exhibiting trauma symptoms.
Do your parents or grandparents have a history of mental illness? How can you find out if you have inherited trauma? Inherited trauma is genetic trauma that is passed down from one generation to the next. According to Mark Wolynn, the author of It Didn’t Start With You, the key to finding the source of your inherited trauma is to identify the aspect of your life that causes you the most stress or discomfort—your pain point. The problem could relate to any area of your life such as your health, work, or relationships. Learn more about digging deep in your
Does positive thinking really work? How can thinking positively affect the brain? According to Mark Wolynn, the author of It Didn’t Start With You, positive thinking is a form of healing power for those suffering from repressed trauma. He backs it up with scientific research that suggests that our brains want us to visualize experiences or conversations that lift us up. Read about the healing power of positive thinking.
Can childhood trauma be treated? How can you use language to find the source of your pain? In his book It Didn’t Start With You, Mark Wolynn presents a language-based approach to treating adults suffering from childhood trauma. Wolynn argues that his therapeutic approach can produce results where traditional talk therapy and medication cannot. Keep reading to learn about Mark Wolynn’s approach to childhood trauma therapy for adults.
What role does body language play in communication? Is it true that over 90% of communication is nonverbal? Body language massively influences people’s first impressions of you and influences how they react to you. However, those who quote the 90% figure are misinterpreting the mid-1960s research by Albert Mehrabian, who claimed that 93% of communication is nonverbal—including body language and tone of voice—and only 7% is verbal. Nevertheless, your body language transmits many signals about your personality, mood, and disposition. Read about the importance of body language in communication, according to communications expert Leil Lowndes.