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Category: Psychology & Self-Improvement

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Emotional Interpretation

Posted on November 20, 2008 by d3admin

Usually the term “interpretation” is thought of as a conscious, somewhat intellectual process. However, we all “auto-interpret.” Automatic interpretations refer to the reasoning that takes place in our minds on the split-second, often very emotional level. This is the level … Continue reading →

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

Opinions are Ideas

Posted on November 18, 2008 by d3admin

To criticize someone for being “opinionated” is like criticizing someone for “breathing too much.” Opinions are the byproduct of ideas. To be without ideas is not a virtue. It’s the CONTENT of one’s ideas that counts. It’s a copout to … Continue reading →

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Errors Allowed

Posted on November 13, 2008 by d3admin

Q: I feel paralyzed by the thought of making a decision and being wrong, or coming to a conclusion and being wrong. What’s up with me? A: You fear error because an error, to you, means damnation of you forever. … Continue reading →

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Knowledge is Worth Understanding

Posted on November 11, 2008 by d3admin

I heard a statement recently that went like this: “Don’t tell me steps 1 through 10 … Just tell me step 10.” Now THERE’S an example of the anti-conceptual, anti-thinking mentality at work. The person who said this assumes that … Continue reading →

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

People Who Can’t Tolerate Disagreement

Posted on November 10, 2008 by d3admin

Do you know someone who cannot tolerate dissension or disagreement? It can be in the context of political or philosophical views, more day-to-day concerns — or both. The inability to tolerate dissension is a confession that one’s viewpoint was formed … Continue reading →

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Magical Thinking

Posted on October 27, 2008 by d3admin

Magical thinking is a term associated with mental illness and schizophrenia. It refers to the insane person’s completely false and delusional beliefs that make no logical sense whatsoever. But magical thinking is something a lot of people suffer from, to … Continue reading →

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When Talking Helps

Posted on October 12, 2008 by d3admin

Does talking help? Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Sometimes, talking is worrying. Worrying accomplishes nothing, although it raises blood pressure and tension. Sometimes talking is: planning; thinking; developing a rational, or more positive, perspective. Talking in and of itself is neither … Continue reading →

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Self-Deceit is the Worst Deceit

Posted on October 7, 2008 by d3admin

Most of all, don’t believe your own B.S. Your mind might create illogical conclusions based upon illogical assumptions. It  happens subconsciously. It’s outside of your awareness–but not outside of your control. That which you can identify and change is always, … Continue reading →

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Finding Your Passion

Posted on September 22, 2008 by d3admin

Q: Sometimes I’m jealous of those who have a steadfast passion for a concrete professional goal or at least a general career, and don’t get too obsessed with all the possibilities their choices have excluded. A: The presence of a … Continue reading →

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Unnecessary Anxiety

Posted on September 18, 2008 by d3admin

The key issue with respect to anxiety is: ‘Am I willing to surrender to what I cannot control—while redoubling my efforts to take charge of what I can control?’ People tend to feel severe anxiety as they get more caught … Continue reading →

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New Knowledge is Always Valuable

Posted on September 17, 2008 by d3admin

If it’s true that errors result in new knowledge, then yesterday’s error is today’s — and tomorrow’s — triumph.

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

Completion Anxiety

Posted on September 12, 2008 by d3admin

Q: I have difficulty turning ideas into action. I find myself rapidly switching directions on what I want to accomplish (both short term goals and long term) which essentially freezes me into inaction. A: The concern you express here actually … Continue reading →

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