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Category: Psychology & Self-Improvement

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Deconstructing a Snowflake

Posted on August 24, 2019 by DrHurd

The essence of a snowflake? It’s not political leftism. That’s just a consequence. What makes a snowflake a snowflake: The inability/unwillingness to see the consequences or impact of one’s own actions. Snowflakes live in their HEADS. Snowflakes have a rational, … Continue reading →

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

How to Respond to People Who Call You a Hater

Posted on August 22, 2019 by DrHurd

I am so tired of hearing “hater” used as an accusation. It’s an accusation with no meaning whatsoever. The implication is, “If you hate something or someone, that means you’re bad.” But how on earth can that be true? Before … Continue reading →

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

Snowflakes Are Questioners — Not Thinkers

Posted on August 10, 2019 by DrHurd

Thinking and questioning are not the same thing. The world, these days, is full of questioners. “I question white privilege”. “I question the benefits of capitalism”. They ASSUME they are thinkers, but upon quizzing them, you soon discover there hasn’t … Continue reading →

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

People Who Are At War With Food

Posted on August 9, 2019 by DrHurd

Sometimes people are at war with food. You hear things like this: “I don’t eat pizza”. “I would never eat fried chicken — not even as an occasional treat”. Or: “No way — no dessert for me…not ever!” We are … Continue reading →

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

Friends vs. Politics

Posted on August 5, 2019 by DrHurd

Losing friends over politics is a good thing. It’s a discovery of the truth: You don’t have the same ideals. Ideals matter. I have thought I liked certain people until I discover the envy, implicit nastiness and general depravity underlying … Continue reading →

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

The Choice to Choose

Posted on July 26, 2019 by DrHurd

If someone you know or love has a problem, but does not SEE it as a problem … then it’s going to STAY a problem. That’s just how it is. People don’t overcome problems without defining their problems AS PROBLEMS. … Continue reading →

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

Beware the AA Zealots

Posted on July 23, 2019 by DrHurd

Hi, I just read your article entitled, “Is Rehab Just an Empty – and Expensive – Promise?” I gave up drinking at age 59, back in 2001. I did not want to exchange one addiction, drinking, with another, AA. I’ve … Continue reading →

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

Life

Posted on July 7, 2019 by DrHurd

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 →

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Choose Your Love Wisely

Posted on June 9, 2019 by DrHurd

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 →

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Assisted Suicide for Depression: Is Mental Illness Terminal?

Posted on June 5, 2019 by DrHurd

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 →

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

The Problem With “Feelers”

Posted on June 3, 2019 by DrHurd

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 →

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

Note to Facebook & Twitter: You Can’t Get Rid of Hate, Even When It’s Real

Posted on May 29, 2019 by DrHurd

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 →

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