Tag Archives: too busy

Dealing with Brashness:
“I feel miserable because she has been so short with me.”

Posted on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 by Alison

Don’t take it personally and do not allow yourself to become miserable! Speak up right away when someone is short with you. Don’t assume others can read your mind, and don’t assume that they are even aware of their own … Continue reading →

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James Hillman: Depression in a Manic Society—“I have to stay busy. If I stop, I’ll feel sad and empty inside.”

Posted on Monday, October 31, 2011 by Alison

There are many good things about being active and working hard. Yet, some people display a mania in the busy-ness of their lives as a manic defense against depression. They fear that their energy and purpose will suddenly collapse if … Continue reading →

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“Can’t you see that I’m busy!”

Posted on Friday, May 13, 2011 by Alison

So what I really meant was… “I’d love to talk to you. Just give me 15 minutes to finish this project/write this letter/make a phone call.” Or… “I have some work to finish, but I do have a few minutes … Continue reading →

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