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Bullying Causes Teen Suicide, But What Causes Bullying?

Posted on September 2, 2015 by DrHurd
Young boy bullies classmate while others watch

Japan has one of the highest rates of suicide in the world, and it is the leading cause of death among those aged 15-39. More Japanese school pupils commit suicide on September 1 each year than on any other date, … Continue reading →

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

“It Is What It Is” — How Good a Tool of Coping?

Posted on August 30, 2015 by DrHurd
Wall hanging reads It Is What It Is

“It is what it is.” I like this statement, when it’s used the right way. It suggests something that’s undeniably true. Things are what they are. Facts are stubborn things. People and objects are of a certain nature, and we … Continue reading →

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

Heroes

Posted on August 24, 2015 by DrHurd
Three men's smiling faces combined into a collage

Just a few days ago, I was asked to write a column about heroism. Heroism of the sort displayed routinely by those in the military, police and elsewhere. And then the incident on the French train happened: Recounting how he … Continue reading →

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

Let’s Replace Psycho-Speak with Real-Speak

Posted on August 22, 2015 by DrHurd
A pile of eggshells lay on a wooden table

Do you notice how we say things can change our view of them? For example, just the other day I heard a parent say about his 13-year-old son, “He has anger issues.” What triggered the comment was an unexplained, and … Continue reading →

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

What It Means to Drive Your Own Life

Posted on August 18, 2015 by DrHurd
Man behind steering wheel driving on long road

I’m always saying that in psychology and daily life, philosophy matters — particularly ethics. Here’s an example to support my point. Psychotherapist Amy Morin, writing at psychologytoday.com, has a sensible article entitled, “5 Signs You’re Trying too Hard to Please … Continue reading →

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

What it Means When Others “Push Your Buttons”

Posted on August 15, 2015 by DrHurd
Red button with the word Push

“He pushes my buttons.” “She knows how to manipulate me.” We’re all familiar with, and at some time have felt, these particular expressions. What do they actually mean? Emotions move us. (The Latin root of the word, “emotion,” literally means … Continue reading →

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

“I Work Better Under Pressure”…Really?

Posted on August 2, 2015 by DrHurd
Calendar page with 22nd circled in red reads Deadline

Many people sincerely believe they work better under pressure. Some experts and researchers beg to differ. Dr. Bill Knaus, writing at psychologytoday.com, says: Avoiding pressure may be a primary reason why you delay. However, there comes a time when you … Continue reading →

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

The Joy of Certainty

Posted on July 26, 2015 by DrHurd
Eye Chart with randomly placed letters in varying sizes

Louis Pasteur, scientist and researcher, has a beautiful quote: “…After all these efforts one finally achieves certainty, one feels one of the deepest joys it is given to the human soul to experience.” Pasteur would know. He was a groundbreaking … Continue reading →

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

“Perfect” is not Perfect

Posted on July 16, 2015 by DrHurd
Blue balloon that reads Today is a Perfect Day for a Perfect Day

Too many people complain, “If life were only perfect…” By “perfect” they usually mean a state of existence in which everyone is infallible, and where nothing has to be earned. In truth, such a life would be boring. Of what … Continue reading →

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

Record Teen Suicides and The Questions We’re Not Asking

Posted on July 12, 2015 by DrHurd
Black and white image of teen girl holding head

According to research from the Centers for Disease Control, teenage suicides have doubled from 1994 to 2012. Edward Shorter, Ph.D., writing in “How Everyone Became Depressed” reports: Male rates are far higher than female, and suicides among male adolescents rose … Continue reading →

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

Will Being “Too Nice” Get You Depressed?

Posted on July 7, 2015 by DrHurd
Quote in blue text reads Nice Guys Finish Last

A writer by the name of Elizabeth Pettingill, writing for wakeup-world.com on 6/18/15, writes: There is such a thing as being too nice, too giving and too caring. To overcome depression you must stop the habit of bending over to … Continue reading →

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

The “Spirit” and Psychology of July 4th

Posted on July 2, 2015 by DrHurd
Bright red and green fireworks display in Washington DC

Psychologytoday.com [7-2-15] recently interviewed psychotherapist, former monk and best-selling author of Care of the Soul, Thomas Moore. The interview centered on the psychology of July 4th, and what the city of Washington DC actually represents to residents and visitors, according … Continue reading →

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