Discover six common words that shut down curiosity and keep you stuck. Learn simple language shifts that invite nuance, compassion, and growth.

One of the concepts I return to again and again in therapy is duality—the idea that two seemingly opposite things can both be true at the same time. We live in a world that often pushes us toward “either/or” thinking. You’re either strong or weak. You’re either happy or sad. You’re either succeeding or failing. […]