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Here is this week’s Topic of the Week:


We hear a lot about ‘polarizing’ statements in politics. Polarities aren’t only reserved for the political spectrum, though. Polarities permeate our lives, because they are not "problems" to be solved, but rather situations that must be handled using the input from a variety of viewpoints and differing expectations.
Sometimes the polarities are internal – where we place expectations on ourselves based on what we think others want. Other times, it’s the input and expectations of others – family, bosses, etc. that we must reconcile.
In both cases, we need to a find a balance in a situation where there sometimes isn’t a full solution.
In this article Difficult Choices  , there are several polarizing topics listed along with tips on how to approach those discussions.

Tell us about one of the polarities in one of the following areas of your life (it can be internally polarizing or involve others) and how you prioritize your mental health.
Home versus Work
Optimism versus Reality
Self versus Romantic Relationship Priorities
Activities versus Rest
Caution versus Courage
Global versus Local
Stability versus Change

Questions to think about:
How do you approach difficult and polarizing decisions in your life?
When is the last time you had to confront a polarizing topic?
Would any of the discussion strategies in the article be helpful to you? Why or why not?



Best,

Charlie


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