A subject that often arises in my office is the art (and science) of organizing schedules and planning goals. Many people tell me that they usually err on the side of making their schedules too inflexible. It is true that … Continue reading
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Was Freud Right? Are We All Criminals at Heart?
Dear Dr. Hurd, Regarding your article, ‘An Unexpected Way to Cope With Anger and Temper’ [Daily Dose of Reason July 14]: This seems like a dangerous way to deal with something. I can understand if you live in a prison … Continue reading
An Unexpected Way to Cope With Anger and Temper
Here’s a technique for coping recently described by someone I know: ‘When you’re really upset at someone, imagine what you want to do to them. It might be something completely wrong or irrational to do in reality; but visualizing it … Continue reading
Control Another’s Eating? Forget It
Dear Dr. Hurd, My husband’s father recently passed away from a heart attack. He wasn’t a particularly healthy eater, but he wasn’t obese, either. Suddenly my husband has completely changed his eating habits. Everything is ‘organic’ and supposedly healthy. Frankly, … Continue reading
“Who am I to Judge?” Who Are You to Tell Me Not to Judge?
In a complex world, we often rely on the knowledge of others—auto mechanics, computer technicians, brain surgeons, etc. Does this mean it’s no longer possible to define self-confidence as trust in your own judgment? No. To rely on the expertise … Continue reading
Why So Many People Are Hard to Trust
‘I can’t trust people.’ I hear this from a lot of people, and have come to conclude it’s a widespread problem. What makes it possible to trust someone? The most common answer is, ‘Honesty.’ Or integrity. True enough. But a … Continue reading
Why the Glum Faces, Obamacare Lovers?
We keep reading that Obama is suspending, delaying or possibly even eliminating Obamacare requirements, at least for favored parties and until after the 2014 Congressional elections. For the latest on this see, “It’s not just the employer mandate: Three Obamacare … Continue reading
To Love is to Cherish (DE Wave)
It’s a rare social event where somebody doesn’t ask me to tell them what spouses and couples complain about the most. I see so many problems: money, kids, in-laws (!) — it’s tough to nail it down. But if I … Continue reading
Mental Health and the Government: A Marriage Truly Made in Hell
Dear Dr. Hurd: Do you agree, in the context of our free will, that bad philosophy has the potential to push people toward madness or psychosis? Dr. Hurd’s reply: Absolutely. Actually, people drowning in madness and psychosis are, by definition, … Continue reading
Anti-Gun Zealots: The New Puritans
The governor of Missouri recently vetoed a new law. The new law, among other things, would have made it illegal to publish the name of gun owners without their consent. The governor opposed the law because, he claimed, it would … Continue reading
Enlightening Articles
Thank you, Dr. Hurd, for your enlightening articles. I appreciate your work.
Right on the Money
Your essays are right on the money.