Jonathan GibbonsOct 13, 20221 min readREAL-LIFE EXAMPLESThe Wobbly Paving StoneYesterday, when the rain finally stopped and the sun began to shine, I headed out for a walk. It was warm enough for shorts and sandals,...
Jonathan GibbonsOct 13, 20223 min readACCEPTANCE THEORYMicro-Victim IdentityWhen we talk about somebody having a victim identity, we tend to think of a case where the person has become quite dysfunctional—a person...
Jonathan GibbonsOct 13, 20222 min readREAL-LIFE EXAMPLESYour Acceptance May Piss Me OffBe prepared—the more accepting we become of things that are clearly “unacceptable,” the more the world will tell us we’re wrong. In...
Jonathan GibbonsOct 13, 20223 min readACCEPTANCE THEORYStop MoaningUnfortunately, we often sabotage our acceptance by engaging in what for many of us is our favorite pastime—moaning. It never ceases to...