We think that we have shared experiences. We do not. We may share the mechanics of an event, but our subjective, internal perception is colored by our unique pasts, our current emotions, associated events, and even by our biology. Charles Tadros M.D. April 15, 2021 Saint Louis, Missouri
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KEEP YOUR PERSONAL OVERHEAD LOW
Emotional Financial Material Charles Tadros, M.D. April 15, 2021 Saint Louis, Missouri
RADICAL ACCEPTANCE
Is not agreeing Is not acquiescing Is not avoiding conflict Is not about lacking values, ethics or morals Allows you to stop wondering, “what if….” Allows you to turn your energy to improving your situation. Charles Tadros, M.D. April 14, 2021 Saint Louis, Missouri
YOU CAN NOT AVOID THE BAD
So ask for help to incorporate and mold these experiences into something better than when you first encountered them. Charles Tadros, M.D. April 13, 2021 Saint Louis, Missouri
WHEN YOU WERE BETWEEN 10 and 15 YEARS OLD…
What did you dream about? What did you like to read? What did you like to do? Whom did you like to be around? Whom did you admire? Whom did you want to be when you grew up? Maybe now is the time to manifest the person you dreamt you would be. Charles Tadros, M.D.Continue reading “WHEN YOU WERE BETWEEN 10 and 15 YEARS OLD…”
SURVIVAL STRATEGY
In times of duress, your mind seeks out ways to survive. Even if these strategies are primarily useful in the short-term, they are unhelpful for the long-term, and are inherently dysfunctional. When you are ready, therapy is useful with helping unpack, name, reorganize and reconsolidate your experiences. Charles Tadros, M.D. April 12, 2021 Saint Louis,Continue reading “SURVIVAL STRATEGY”
YOU ARE STILL HERE
Despite your difficult upbringing Despite your difficult relationships Despite the big and small traumas Despite difficulties with mental health and physical health Despite financial problems Despite work issues Despite not doing the right things Take a bow, survivor! Charles Tadros, M.D. April 12, 2021 Saint Louis, Missouri
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM
For conscientious people, all criticism FEELS personal. Charles Tadros, M.D. April 11, 2021 Saint Louis, Missouri
OFTEN, IT IS MORE SATISFYING TO MENTALLY TRANSPORT YOURSELF ELSEWHERE THAN TO BE PRESENT
The learned ability to transport from being present to being elsewhere may be important for philosophers, artists, gamers, writers, contrarians, dreamers, spiritualists, creators and general malcontents. Charles Tadros, M.D. April 10, 2021 Saint Louis, Missouri
PUBLIC ROLE MODELS
Tout visible accomplishments Show what is possible Talk about potential Warn about pitfalls Are nothing like you Look closer to home for your role models Charles Tadros, M.D. April 10, 2021 Saint Louis, Missouri