Author: John
-
What a Shrink Does When Depressed: Real Tools From a Psychologist Who’s Been There
Dr. John Schinnerer | GuideToSelf.com | LoveIsntEnough.net | TheEvolvedCaveman.com Depression is the worst houseguest. It crashes into your life uninvited, eats all your emotional snacks, drains your energy, hijacks your joy, and then smugly whispers, “You’ll never feel better again.” And just to top it off, it convinces you that no one else has ever… Read more
-
Anger Management for Men: Why You’re Mad as Hell (and It’s Killing You)
By Dr. John Schinnerer GuideToSelf.com | TheEvolvedCaveman.com | LoveIsntEnough.net Let’s face it—life gives men *plenty* to be pissed about. Slow baristas. Idiots who text during red lights (which then become green lights). The old guy at the coffee shop who takes his phone call on speaker at full volume. Annoyance is baked into the… Read more
-
Why Men Still Suck at Expressing Emotions (And What It’s Costing Us)
By Dr. John Schinnerer | GuideToSelf.com | TheEvolvedCaveman.com Let’s be real: most men aren’t less emotional than women—we’re just less likely to show it. Or talk about it. Or even admit we’re feeling something unless it involves traffic or the Raiders losing (again). Decades of research now tell us what your emotionally intelligent friend, therapist,… Read more
-
The Top Secret to a Happier Life? Hint: It’s the Least Practiced Habit
By Dr. John Schinnerer [GuideToSelf.com](https://guidetoself.com) | [LoveIsntEnough.net](https://loveisntenough.net) Let’s be honest—between the stress, fear, and rage we’re all swimming in, most of us could use a serious boost in the happiness department. And here’s the good news: happiness isn’t just a feel-good emotion. It’s a game-changer. We’re talking better relationships, improved immune function, more creativity,… Read more
-
People-Pleasing Sabotages Your Sex Life. Here’s How to Stop
By Dr. John Schinnerer GuideToSelf.com LoveIsntEnough.net Let’s get brutally honest: most of us—especially the overachievers, the approval junkies, the conflict-averse—are pretty terrible at setting boundaries. We say “yes” when we mean “hell no” just to avoid rocking the boat. That’s people-pleasing. And while it might smooth things over in the moment, it slowly suffocates your… Read more
-
The Man Box is Bullsh*t: Why It’s Ruining Men and What We Can Do About It
A crisis of masculinity, Adolescence on Netflix, anger management, Depression in men, Emotional intelligence in men, Executive coach for men, Happiness for men, How do depressed men behave in relationship, How does traditional masculinity harm men, How traditional masculinity impacts you, Irritability in men, Man Box and masculinity, Man Box culture, Man Box Psychology, Rules of manhood, What is the Man Boxby Dr. John Schinnerer, Award-winning Executive Coach, Author, Podcast Host Let’s not sugarcoat it—growing up male in our culture is like being handed a manual called “How to Be a Man,” except it’s written by emotionally stunted cavemen. From the time we’re toddlers, boys are dropped into a pressure cooker of outdated, toxic rules, many… Read more