Recent studies have shown that the words we use as a society have drastically changed in the last 50 years. Individualistic words such as “self,” “unique,” and “I come first” are more common than communal words such as “share,” “community,” and “united.” Other common words trends include a decline in moral terms, expressions of gratitude and humility, as well as compassion. (To learn about these specific studies, read the article – What Our Words Tell Us at NYTimes.com)
The theme is that the society is becoming more and more focused on self or self absorbed and more depressed. You might want to think about the words you choose and how they paint a portrait of who you really are. If you would like to become less focused on yourself and more aware of your relationship to others, speak to a mental health care professional. You may be in a negative mode that could be affecting the quality of your life and your relationship with others. Contact my office to set up an appointment.