Barton Goldsmith's Blog, page 8

Confronting My Bully Decades Later

A few years ago, I actually saw my protagonist and somehow got on his email list, and recently I confronted my bully about his violent behavior toward me when I was just a child.

How Our Lives Have Changed (and Improved) Since COVID

If you are lucky enough to be part of a good support structure, take pride in that and honor your connection.

Most of Us Are Touch Starved

Research says that we touch very little in America, only twice a day and that includes sex. In the Philippines, the average is 181 times a day.

7 Things I Am Going to Do After the Pandemic Is Really Over

They say that you don’t want to die with regrets, but after surviving the last year and a half, you are likely to have a few—mostly related to what you didn’t do before the plague.

10 Powerful Relationship Tools

Couples that practice these techniques have longer and stronger relationships.

10 Great Relationship Tools

Couples that practice these techniques have longer and stronger relationships than those who are not proactive in their relationships.

Getting Value Out of Online Support Groups

You’d think after doing Zoom sessions all week, I’d run from the idea of a group therapy session for therapists. But it's been healing and empowering.

How to Achieve Work-Life Balance in the New Normal

A Personal Perspective: Work does satisfy our much-needed sense of belonging. Without it, life just doesn’t seem as relevant.

7 Myths About Happiness

Many of us hold false beliefs about happiness, and those beliefs can actually prevent us from feeling good about ourselves and enjoying life.

Why I Regret Not Having Children

Many young people are deciding not to have children. Here’s a perspective from someone who made that choice and now isn’t so sure it was the right one.