Men are so tied to their “masculine” identities that in an effort to maintain some societal image of what it means to be a man they will risk their health, their life.
About Men Living
How Men Can Listen Better
I also need to be open and honest when I listen.
I also need to be open and honest when I listen.
The Isolation of Shame
Shame can isolate and manipulate those possessed with it from engaging with others.
Shame can isolate and manipulate those possessed with it from engaging with others.
Dating Skills to Practice on Your Friends
New adult friendships are possible and so sweet!
New adult friendships are possible and so sweet!
Is Meditation the Answer?
I don’t think meditation in and of itself is a magic cure-all.
I don’t think meditation in and of itself is a magic cure-all.
Simple Strategies to Not Let Their Problem Become Your Problem and Interfering With Your Goals
How many times could you have said, "Sorry I planned on doing this".
How many times could you have said, “Sorry I planned on doing this”.
My Mental Health Journey
Men traditionally are very reticent to share, discuss or be open with their struggles. Most of us have a lifetime of society teaching us that being a man means being “tough” and stoic and that we’re supposed to handle everything on our own.
Men traditionally are very reticent to share, discuss or be open with their struggles. Most of us have a lifetime of society teaching us that being a man means being “tough” and stoic and that we’re supposed to handle everything on our own.
Two Emersons Reflect on Friendship
A friendship should be alive, dynamic, energizing. Thus, we need to be intentional about fostering these connections.
A friendship should be alive, dynamic, energizing. Thus, we need to be intentional about fostering these connections.
Is June Men’s Health Awareness Month???
My head is spinning from all this awareness!!
My head is spinning from all this awareness!!
‘Masculinity, in Many Ways, Is a Performance’
Despite all the societal gender bantering, my perspective is that our social systems and constructs are still all about instilling traditional gender norms and most of us fall in line with that.
Despite all the societal gender bantering, my perspective is that our social systems and constructs are still all about instilling traditional gender norms and most of us fall in line with that.
Befriending My Inner Critic
“I see you, and I know you’re trying to help. How can I help you?”
“I see you, and I know you’re trying to help. How can I help you?”
Jaw-Dropping: Men and Cosmetic Surgery
Given the state of our society, anything that doesn’t involve harming other humans and can help with confidence and contentment is probably good.
Given the state of our society, anything that doesn’t involve harming other humans and can help with confidence and contentment is probably good.
Checking With Mr. Nice Guy
He maintains good relation with people, avoids conflict and does not want to be a moment’s trouble. And that is the problem.
He maintains good relation with people, avoids conflict and does not want to be a moment’s trouble. And that is the problem.
Reciprocity
Aren’t the best things in life free??
Aren’t the best things in life free??
Macho, Macho Man
The traditional macho image can lead men to feel pressured to conform to unhealthy (for everyone including himself!) gender expectations.
The traditional macho image can lead men to feel pressured to conform to unhealthy (for everyone including himself!) gender expectations.
Top Five Ways to Live Without Regrets
I can avoid the Top Five Regrets of the Dying by adopting the Five Suggestions for Living Fully.
I can avoid the Top Five Regrets of the Dying by adopting the Five Suggestions for Living Fully.