Toxic positivity means living in denial

ArlenJ.com May 9, 2020 A scene from the 1989 romantic comedy “When Harry Met Sally” showed how toxic positivity can be detrimental in relationships. Harry had just seen his ex-wife with another man and was very distraught. Sally, his female friend and...

Finding opportunities during the coronavirus pandemic

ArlenJ.com May 1, 2020 States are beginning to reopen their economies and restore some semblance of normalcy to society. But men are feeling the economic pinch, consumed with anxiety and uncertainty. The U.S. unemployment rate is expected to hit 15% or more when...

Depression, anxiety rampant among young American men

ArlenJ.com April 30, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic notwithstanding, young Millennials and Generation Z are not happy. The youngest Millennial – those born from 1994-96 – and oldest Gen Z men (age 18-23) have one thing in common. They’ve only known a world...

There is no universal definition of happiness

ArlenJ.com April 19, 2020 The timeless children’s song “Happiness Is…” shines a spotlight on the simplicity of such a complex concept. Happiness is two kinds of ice cream, knowing a secret, climbing a tree, Happiness is five different crayons,...

Manifesting dreams, goals into reality

ArlenJ.com April 18, 2020 Ask any five-year-old child right now what they want to be when they grow up. Some aspire for the near-impossible, like professional basketball player, actor or President of the United States. Others want to be doctors, detectives or lawyers....