Barton Goldsmith's Blog, page 9

How to Deal with Con Artists and Liars

Arguments, threats, and meanness over a few bucks can make you sick.

Why Summer Is the Real Suicide Season

Suicide is not an answer. It’s just a way to quit feeling. Even if the feelings aren’t good, they are a reminder that you are alive.

How People Have Changed Over the Past Year

Noticing how disagreeable people are since the beginning of the pandemic? While some behave more individualistically than before, others get trampled, and it has to stop.

Society and Aggressive Behavior Changes Over the Past Year

Noticing how disagreeable people are since the beginning of the pandemic? While some behave more individualistically than before, others get trampled, and it has to stop.

How to Be in a Relationship If You're Depressed or Anxious

I am fortunate that my partner doesn’t take my moods personally, and she is always willing to communicate with me. It does take practice to learn how not to project your emotions.

How to Believe in Yourself and Let Others In

Collaborating with others allows you to add a new dimension to your life and your work. And collaboration means trusting others and yourself to come up with something good.

5 Ways to Beat the Summertime Blues

Longer days and warmer weather are on the way. For most people, summertime is a good time of year, but it is also when many suicides occur and depressions get worse.

Ready to Go Back to the Office? Maybe Not

I know there are millions of people who are grateful for their retirement, but it is just not for me. Luckily, I found a gig where you hopefully only get better as you get older.

Navigating the Rest of This Pandemic

As we continue to navigate the emotional landscape of the pandemic, most people feel that their valleys are far outnumbering their peaks.

Simple Hacks to Make Living Easier

Simple ways to make life simpler and boost your well-being.