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Category: Psychology & Self-Improvement

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Everybody Wants to Be a Victim

Posted on November 20, 2019 by DrHurd

Everybody wants to be a victim. It pays psychologically, in our culture, to be a victim. But why? What value or virtue is there in being a victim? Sometimes we admire people who really ARE victims in what they overcame. … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Psychology & Self-Improvement

Why It Doesn’t Matter if Others Like You

Posted on November 15, 2019 by DrHurd

If YOU like yourself, and someone else doesn’t like YOU — then it doesn’t matter. Why should you care about the opinion of someone who doesn’t value what you value? If you DON’T like yourself, then look at that issue … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Psychology & Self-Improvement

Mental Health Professionals Are Doing Transgender Persons a Disservice

Posted on November 10, 2019 by DrHurd

Check out this amazing, touching and highly informative interview by Candace Owens of transgender surgery “survivor” Walt Heyer. Walt was dressed as a girl as a young boy by a disturbed grandmother, and later sexually molested by an uncle. Those … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Psychology & Self-Improvement

The Unhealthy Thinking Behind “It’s Not FAIR!”

Posted on November 5, 2019 by DrHurd

“Transgender Man: Women Won’t Date Me, And That’s Not Fair” (headline of a Daily Wire article) I won’t even read the article. I could not care less about what the transgender man/woman has to say. I really don’t care at … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Psychology & Self-Improvement

“Tyrants Don’t Get Rid of Rules; They Pile Them On” (Strassel)

Posted on October 31, 2019 by DrHurd

“Obama finished his final 2016 calendar year with an all-time Federal Register record of 95,894 pages. A year later, on December 29, 2017, the first year of Trump, the Federal Register concluded at 61,308 pages. It was the lowest count … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Psychology & Self-Improvement

The Psychology of People Who Will NOT Be Loved

Posted on October 6, 2019 by DrHurd

I have noticed that with very emotionally sick and sad people, you cannot treat them well. You cannot compliment them, you cannot build them up or support them — even when it’s earned. It doesn’t mean you should treat them … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Psychology & Self-Improvement

What Causes People NOT to be Motivated

Posted on September 29, 2019 by DrHurd

It’s usually not a question of being motivated to do something. It’s a question of HOW motivated you are. Sometimes people say, “I have to find my motivation to do such-and-such”. In the therapy session I’ll ask them, “Aren’t you … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Psychology & Self-Improvement

Greta

Posted on September 28, 2019 by DrHurd

Let’s see. Psychologists are saying it’s mean to criticize Greta because she has Aspergers, in their opinion. But why can’t we criticize her ridiculous message? And why shouldn’t we criticize the brainwashing she endured at the hands of anti-intellectual, pretentious … Continue reading →

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What the Heck is Hope and How Can You Get Some?

Posted on August 31, 2019 by DrHurd

Sometimes people tell themselves, “Others are suffering worse than I am. So who am I to complain?” It’s not a healthy approach. Because the other person’s suffering — even if it IS worse than yours — doesn’t change the fact … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Psychology & Self-Improvement

You Cannot Change Others; But You Can TRAIN Them

Posted on August 29, 2019 by DrHurd

You can’t CHANGE others. You can TRAIN them. You can TRAIN them by showing them what you will not tolerate. You can refuse to tolerate their actions, and you can withdraw your presence when their actions bother you. You might … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Psychology & Self-Improvement

The Mind or the Tribe?

Posted on August 26, 2019 by DrHurd

“The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Psychology & Self-Improvement

Who Are the Worst (Best) Liars?

Posted on August 25, 2019 by DrHurd

The biggest — and best — liars are insecure people. Insecure people get their sense of reality and validation from the approval of others. Their premise is, “If you like me, then I’m OK and all is OK with the … Continue reading →

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