Some polls show support for the Tea Party increasing in the wake of the IRS scandals, in which the Tea Party was singled out by the Obama administration for special questioning because of their political views. While this might seem … Continue reading
Before you donate your time or money to the many charities and causes out there, first nurture your sense of self. To truly help others, you must feel good about you. Most of us are taught to not be ‘selfish.’ … Continue reading
‘Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice.’ Thomas Paine
I get a lot of questions about hypnosis. The most common misperception is that it’s a state of unconsciousness, like sleep. Actually, most experts define hypnosis as a ‘special psychological state with certain physiological attributes, resembling sleep only superficially and … Continue reading
If you want to better understand the concept of cognitive therapy, tune in to an unlikely source: Chef Robert Irvine’s Food Network series, Restaurant Impossible. Food Network’s website describes the show as follows: ‘Turning around a failing restaurant is a … Continue reading
Dear Dr. Hurd: I enjoy reading your posts. I’m curious about the rational use of alcohol. I find that after a few drinks, many activities are more enjoyable such as mediocre/bad movies, actors whose political views I don’t share, and … Continue reading
(A reader of mine from Germany writes) Dear Dr. Hurd: The worker who earns only a small amount of money should pay no taxes, but his premiums for health insurance, pension insurance, unemployment insurance and long term nursery insurance. The … Continue reading
The essence of ‘mental health’ is—at root—rationality. The psychological manifestation of rationality is serenity. Serenity does not refer to contact with a faith-based ‘higher power,’ although some will claim it does. Lying to yourself, or telling yourself things are true … Continue reading
Some polls are showing that a majority of Americans feel that the government is out of control. This is based on continuing revelations about the IRS targeting politically incorrect groups, as well as the Justice Department seizing information from journalists. … Continue reading
Dear Dr. Hurd: Can you offer any advice on how to find a rational therapist in my area? Dr. Hurd’s reply: The complete answer to your question is found in my book, “Bad Therapy, Good Therapy (And How to Tell … Continue reading
I spend a lot of time writing about how you can change the way you feel by changing the way you think. In other words, considering the facts as they actually are and then allowing your feelings to follow suit. … Continue reading
I’ve received multiple emails asking me to repeat this popular article. Memorial Day weekend seems like the perfect opportunity to remind everybody to try and act civilized on the roads. As everyone shares (or pretends to share) the local roads, … Continue reading