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Category: Psychology & Self-Improvement

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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