Life is short. But it’s also important. We forget that. Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and engage in back-and-forth discussion with Dr. Hurd on … Continue reading
Category: Psychology & Self-Improvement
Choose Your Love Wisely
A Psychology Today article asks: Why Is It Hard When Friends Disapprove of Our Relationships? Basically, the article argues that approval from family members matters. As one example, research found that members of same-sex relationships, when and if they obtain … Continue reading
Assisted Suicide for Depression: Is Mental Illness Terminal?
A 17-year-old girl who wrote a book about her struggle with mental illness after being molested and raped has been euthanized in the Netherlands, where she lived and assisted-suicide is legal. Reports say Noa Pothoven chose to end her life … Continue reading
The Problem With “Feelers”
People who place feelings above facts and logic always pose as having the moral high ground. “I’m not cold, like you. I’m empathic.” The problem with such people is that their OWN feelings always take precedence. They have disarmed you … Continue reading
Note to Facebook & Twitter: You Can’t Get Rid of Hate, Even When It’s Real
People think that by outlawing “hate speech” you can get rid of hate. You can’t. It’s ignorant and naive to assume you can. When someone has irrational hatred in their minds, getting rid of its expression does not get rid … Continue reading
What’s a “Soul”?
A reader asks: “Dr. Hurd, could you please give a thorough definition of ‘soul.’ When l tell people that it is a mixture of mind, emotion, will, dream, l get these looks like l don’t know what l am talking … Continue reading
Maria Montessori: She Got Education Right
If you want to know what’s wrong with education in America — arguably the root of all our problems — then look no further than Maria Montessori. Montessori was one of the greatest educators of all time. In recent decades … Continue reading
Why is America So Divided? Look at the Highways
Bad drivers are parasites. They feed off the competence and focus of good drivers. When I say “bad driver” I’m referring to people who are willfully negligent — the people who text while driving, stop abruptly at 55 mph because … Continue reading
The Thing About Introverts
I’ve figured out something about introverts. Introverts are not people who lack social skills. Some do, of course. But many others do not. I have known people with great social skills who tell me they’re introverts. For example, they’re thinking … Continue reading
How Most Psychiatrists Are Making People WORSE
The psychiatric industry does so much damage. The biggest example? Giving people labels that make them irresponsible and helpless. While labels may serve the interests of the psychiatrists, they don’t serve the interests of the people being labeled. Example: “I … Continue reading
Self-Esteem Tip
Here’s an indicator of high self-esteem: When somebody dislikes you, the first thing that comes to your mind isn’t, “Why doesn’t he like me?” The first thing that honestly comes to your mind is, “What’s wrong with him? What error … Continue reading
Why the Opioid War is Futile
I don’t get all the talk about “saving lives” from drug addiction by the federal government seizing as many opioids as it can. You cannot save people who don’t wish to be saved. Alcohol and drug addicts are notorious liars. … Continue reading