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Author Archives: D3 Support
What’s so bad about being selfish?
November already! Crisp ocean breezes, intense fall colors, and bundled-up strolls on the boardwalk will all culminate in the happy ritual of Thanksgiving. The holiday’s association with feasting, family and Alka Seltzer implies, by necessity, a duty to provide and … Continue reading
Good communication skills help avoid arguments
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
Feeling guilty? Question your assumptions!
As it begins to get really quiet here at the beach, and the holidays draw near, decisions regarding travel, family visits and time spent with friends can sometimes be tinged with one, common feeling: guilt. In spite of all the … Continue reading
Considering the facts can help reduce your fears
I never really thought much about ‘wildlife,’ one way or another, until I took up residence near the Assawoman Wildlife Refuge. Since then, I have witnessed the occasional blue heron, sauntering regally down my street. I’ve gazed in wonder at … Continue reading
Want to take back control of your life? Try turning off your cell phone
Cell phones, cell phones, cell phones! On the beach, the boardwalk, the highway, in the grocery store, in restaurants’. Why do people like to talk on cell phones so much? Or, from a psychological point of view, maybe the real … Continue reading
Replace control with accountability, and boost your psychological health
You can’t control other people. Not your spouse, kids, teens or, to some extent, even your little ones. Sure, you can try, but it never works in the long run. So what can you do if you sincerely have … Continue reading
Challenging faulty emotions can make you happy and healthy
As the busy summer season winds down, people who live in resort areas will often experience increased interaction among friends, family and spouses. In spite of all the positive aspects, though, some of this time together might not be so … Continue reading
With a positive attitude, you can turn loss into opportunity!
In spite of the recent hurricane that (temporarily, I’m sure) dampened its spirit, the character of New Orleans will always celebrate a joyful contempt for everything I hold dear. Like being on time. Or stopping after two glasses of red … Continue reading
You can be successful, and still enjoy life’s everyday pleasures
Does working or living at the beach make it easier to live in the moment? It seems like it should be easier, but my experience has shown that it’s not quite as simple as it sounds. Even here, surrounded by … Continue reading
Is Vacation Syndrome a Sign of Too Much Stress?
‘I’m on vacation! I’m going to have fun and do what I want to do!’ For those of us who derive our livelihood from this resort area, that’s music to our ears. But I’ve noticed a recurring pattern that seems … Continue reading
Back-to-School is an Opportunity for a Healthy Outlook
With summer beach pleasures still at their peak, back-to-school is not something most of us want to think about. But, like it or not, every sandy, sun-filled afternoon brings us one day closer to the inevitable. But the annual trek … Continue reading