Mindful Metaphors

Pessimism

Addressing the 3 P’s of Pessimism

Sandra Wartski Psy.D. on May 1, 2024

A pattern of cynical thinking can be shifted by examining these major negative factors of pessimism.

A pattern of cynical thinking can be shifted by examining these major negative factors of pessimism.

Denial

Facing Difficulties, Literally and Figuratively

Sandra Wartski Psy.D. on April 16, 2024

Use metaphors to consider ways to face, rather than flee from, life difficulties.

Use metaphors to consider ways to face, rather than flee from, life difficulties.

Health

Counting Calories? Try “New Math” Instead

Sandra Wartski Psy.D. on April 1, 2024

Calorie counting and negativity around numbers can spiral into disordered eating; considering a “New Math” approach can shift your perspective in a mindful, meaningful way.

Calorie counting and negativity around numbers can spiral into disordered eating; considering a “New Math” approach can shift your perspective in a mindful, meaningful way.

Relationships

Interpersonal Insecurities: 3 Metaphors for Mediation

Sandra Wartski Psy.D. on March 19, 2024

Interpersonal insecurities can be daunting, but mindful metaphors can allow us to mediate these difficulties within ourselves more effectually.

Interpersonal insecurities can be daunting, but mindful metaphors can allow us to mediate these difficulties within ourselves more effectually.

Cognition

Stuck in Sadness: Metaphorical Reframes

Sandra Wartski Psy.D. on March 7, 2024

Feeling stuck in sadness is painful. Three metaphorical reframes may help.

Feeling stuck in sadness is painful. Three metaphorical reframes may help.

Anxiety

Metaphors for Anxiety

Sandra Wartski Psy.D. on February 29, 2024

Anxiety management can be made more approachable with metaphors.

Anxiety management can be made more approachable with metaphors.