by Man in the Mirror | Sep 29, 2025 | Man in the Mirror Blog
A certain picture comes to mind when we hear the word “manhood” in our culture: power, control, assertiveness, even aggression. It’s everywhere, from boardrooms to locker rooms. Men take the reins. Men dominate. Men bend the world, and other people,...
by Man in the Mirror | Sep 19, 2025 | Man in the Mirror Blog
Our culture is steeped in stories of revenge. Hollywood especially relishes the spectacle of a wronged man rising up in fury to exact his own brand of “justice” on those who have wronged him or his family. To those of us marinated in this culture...
by Man in the Mirror | Sep 9, 2025 | Man in the Mirror Blog
You’ve probably heard the saying, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” Psychologists often call it the comparison trap. And at one time or another, we’ve all walked straight into it. Whether it’s scrolling through social media, watching...
by Man in the Mirror | Aug 28, 2025 | Man in the Mirror Blog
The words “small group” might cause a moment of hesitation for men who haven’t been part of one before. Most of us guys aren’t exactly eager to sit around in a circle and talk about our feelings. We’ll show up early to the tailgate, work...
by Man in the Mirror | Aug 21, 2025 | Man in the Mirror Blog
The Struggle We Often Ignore Let’s be honest. As men, we like to fix things. If the car breaks down, we grab the toolbox. If the house needs repairs, we roll up our sleeves. But when it comes to our mental health, we often pretend the problem doesn’t exist. We shove...
by Man in the Mirror | Aug 21, 2025 | Man in the Mirror Blog
Do you remember the “Time to Make the Donuts” guy from the old Dunkin’ Donuts commercial? Day after day, he wakes up, gets dressed, mumbles, “Time to make the donuts,” and leaves for work, only to return at the end of a blank day with an equally monotone, “I made the...
