The People Pleasing Trap (Part 1 of 3): How to Stop Being Everyone’s Emotional Janitor

By Dr. John Schinnerer How to stop being a people pleaser! Let’s be real –: people pleasing is emotional self-sabotage disguised as kindness. You think you’re being generous. You think you’re the “good guy” (or girl). But underneath all that agreeable surface is...

How Do I Survive My Divorce? Best Divorce Tips for Men in Divorce

By Dr. John Schinnerer I  survived a difficult divorce. I have eight years of training in mental health. I coach men in the best ways to survive divorce and thrive following divorce. So, in many ways, I am uniquely qualified to put forth some critical tips to help you...

What Does A Shrink Do When Feeling Depressed? Top Tips From A Psychologist Who’s Dealt With It

Dr. John Schinnerer, Guide To Self Depression is the world’s worst houseguest. It shows up uninvited, eats all your emotional snacks, drains your energy, steals what you once enjoyed and then whispers, “You’ll never feel better again, loser.” Oh, and it tries to...

The Crisis of Disconnected Young Men:  Weed, Wi-Fi, and WTF Is Going On?

By Dr. John Schinnerer, Host of The Evolved Caveman Podcast   Let’s be honest: A lot of young men today are lost—like “took a wrong turn at puberty and now stranded somewhere between apathy and rage with no Wi-Fi” lost. What we’re witnessing isn’t just teenage angst...

The Top Secret to a Happier Life?  Hint: It’s the Habit We Practice the Least

By Dr. John Schinnerer   GuideToSelf.com | LoveIsntEnough.net | TheEvolvedCaveman.com  Let’s be real—between the stress, annoyance, and collective burnout we’re all wading through, just about everyone could use a serious happiness upgrade. And here’s the upside:...

People-Pleasing Is Killing Your Sex Life (And Your Relationship). Here’s How to Stop

By Dr. John Schinnerer GuideToSelf.com LoveIsntEnough.net Let’s get real for a second: many of us—especially the chronic overachievers and conflict-avoiders—suck at setting boundaries. We say “yes” when we mean “no way,” all in the name of being liked, loved, or at...