How to cope with bad news? It’s all around us, I know. But what’s GOOD? Is nothing good in your life? For a lot of people the answer is, “Much is good in my life.” My advice, then, is spending … Continue reading
Coping in the Pursuit of Happiness
Author Archives: D3 Support
What Real Leaders Do (and Don’t Do)
The best way to inspire hope in another is to show how the use of his or her own mind is efficacious, powerful and valuable. True leaders inspire individualism, not dependence. The kind of leaders to avoid are the ones … Continue reading
Avoid Arguments by Communicating Well
Dear Dr. Hurd, I read your column every week, and I really like what you say. But sometimes, when I try to make suggestions to my husband or my adult children, it turns into an unpleasant ‘heated discussion.’ I am … Continue reading
Government, Step Aside!
I’m the first one to criticize our politicians. But the way things are set up today, it’s inevitable that ALL of them must look stupid. By “set up today” I am referring to the false assumptions most people hold about … Continue reading
Why the Strong Don’t Repress Emotions
Being strong doesn’t mean hiding from, or repressing, your feelings. To run from something is not a sign of strength. At the same time, wallowing in–or being overcome by–your emotions is not an indication of strength, either. Strength comes from … Continue reading
Wow–The Era of Big Government Really IS Over!
I read that California’s state government is so bankrupt that it may go into federal receivership, with the U.S. government bailing it out. This will be a first in American history. California’s politicians act as if they are victims of … Continue reading
Relative or Objective?
Are things relative — or objective? My answer: Both. Here’s why. Imagine you and I are in a room together. We’re both looking at a lamp in the corner. I’m viewing it from the left corner, and you’re viewing it … Continue reading
Yes, That’s Part of the Problem
The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people’s money. — Margaret Thatcher
Sticks, Stones and Self-Esteem
“Sticks and stones will break my bones but names will never hurt me.” There’s truth to this old saying. You can choose to accept another’s criticism as true, or false. You can thank them if it’s true, and ignore them–or … Continue reading
Coming to America?
Everyone who thinks our national leaders are actually good people, please raise your hands. You don’t have to think they’re evil; merely bad, or mediocre. My point is this: A nation whose government is run by mediocre or bad people … Continue reading
Shame and Personal Responsibility
A Delaware Wave reader sent an email asking me why some health professionals sometimes refer to her son’s behavioral problems as a ‘disease.’ She says it makes her son feel worse about himself and even seems to deepen his depression. … Continue reading
Two Attitudes
There are two ways to look at people who do something well, or better than you. One is: “Why can’t I be like that?” The second is: “Wow, what a great job he does. I’m going to strive for that, … Continue reading