“If I back off and mind my own business, this means I don’t care.” I find this a recurring theme in the lives of many people, especially about their loved ones. Because of what I do for a living, I’m … Continue reading
All parents lie to their kids, claims a columnist writing for “Daddy Files” on Facebook [reprinted as “19 Lies Parents Tell Their Kids” at huffingtonpost.com 5/12/14] Says who? The writer-father, Aaron Gouveia, lists a number of lies (19 total) which … Continue reading
A lot of people love to do affirmations first thing in the morning – to keep themselves feeling peppy and positive. I myself have some favorite go-to affirmations which I love. But, I gotta say, sometimes I’ve noticed that affirmations … Continue reading
More and more people are writing me with questions about Asperger’s Syndrome. What is Asperger’s Syndrome? Is it a legitimate classification, or a faux disease? Regardless, what can one do about it? Asperger’s Syndrome is the latest, newest and coolest … Continue reading
In a recent article, I stated that being authentic and honest with others stems from a strong sense of self-esteem and self-respect. People with poor views of themselves tend to be phony, and pretend to like people or things they … Continue reading
Psychologist Mark Dombeck, writing in an online article entitled “Pedophile Priests: Monstrous But Not Monsters,” claims there are two possible ways to think about the subject. The first is the “monster” hypothesis and the second is the “all too human” … Continue reading
Dear Dr. Hurd, We recently bought a nice house here in the resort town where we live, and we occasionally welcome our friends to stay with us. Two of them stayed with us a few weeks ago and they were … Continue reading
A recent conversation between Dr. Michael Hurd and a media reporter re: substance abuse and addiction. If you think you know someone who is struggling with addiction, what should you do? If you know them well, ask them, “Can I … Continue reading
Dear Dr. Hurd, I can’t stop thinking about past decisions that in the present turned out less-than-good. I wish I had the money that I spent on cars and some vacations. I regret having bought a boat years ago when … Continue reading
Dear Dr. Hurd: When I find myself in a position to explain my new business to a crowd or to individuals, my preparation often fails me and I struggle to communicate my most ingrained concepts. The word that I can … Continue reading
Various studies are suggesting that loneliness is a growing problem, and can be just as bad for your physical health as obesity (if not worse.) Loneliness [according to research reported at theguardian.com 2/17/14] has dramatic consequences on health. Feeling isolated … Continue reading
Most people assume that self-esteem is a very important thing; they’re right about that. Most people assume the definition of self-esteem is “feeling good about oneself;” they’re wrong about that. Evaluating self-esteem by feelings alone is kind of like evaluating … Continue reading