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Category: Psychology & Self-Improvement

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CAN or CANNOT

Posted on September 10, 2008 by d3admin

People get confused about focus. People say, ‘I cannot focus.’ In that moment this may be literally true, but they CAN revert back to the activity of focusing. Let’s say you’re really committed to reading a book, and you like … Continue reading →

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

Volitional Deficit Disorder

Posted on September 7, 2008 by d3admin

Q: Dr. Hurd, I’m told that I have Attention Deficit Disorder and I’m skeptical. It’s not that I don’t have problems paying attention; I do. I constantly lose interest in things. But even on medication I still have problems. Plus, … Continue reading →

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

When Love Gets Tough

Posted on September 5, 2008 by d3admin

Q: What exactly is “tough love” and do you subscribe to it? A: “Tough love” refers to a true principle: The idea that just because you love someone doesn’t always mean you’re going to tell them what they want to … Continue reading →

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Some Things That Cause Depression

Posted on August 22, 2008 by d3admin

Are you impatient? Do you have unrealistic expectations of yourself and others? This is a major cause of the depressive feeling that life isn’t really valuable or worthwhile. Are you intolerant? Of course some things deserve intolerance—such as evil, or … Continue reading →

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

The Purpose of Purpose

Posted on August 21, 2008 by d3admin

A rational purpose is equivalent to being in a ship, on the ocean, with a compass/computer pointing you towards a selected destination. To have no rational purpose is like being that ship, completely adrift in the ocean with nowhere to … Continue reading →

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

For Yourself

Posted on August 15, 2008 by d3admin

For motivation to take place, it has to be for yourself. It can either be: ‘I’m doing this exclusively for myself’ as, say, a novelist or an artist. Or, it can be: ‘I’m doing this for my boss but really … Continue reading →

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

“Bad” Feelings?

Posted on August 12, 2008 by d3admin

THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A MORALLY BAD FEELING. Feelings are automatic and not something you deliberately choose to have. Morality only applies to things over which you have control. So, if you have a feeling, the most you … Continue reading →

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

“Overthinking”

Posted on August 11, 2008 by d3admin

Overthinking means unproductive thinking. I don’t like the term “overthinking” because it implies, incorrectly, that a certain amount of thinking is the right amount (what amount? never specified) and to go above or below it is irrational. This is no … Continue reading →

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

Reason Trumps Fear

Posted on August 8, 2008 by d3admin

Ultimately reason, facts and logic are more powerful than fear. The fear only seems powerful, but it isn’t, and once you start to ‘get’ this, it becomes easier. Fear is an indicator that you are in danger—not necessarily physical danger, … Continue reading →

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Wasting Time

Posted on August 6, 2008 by d3admin

I realize that a rational person does not want to waste time. But wasting time implies knowingly squandering time. If you honestly believe you can accomplish something, and you seriously endeavor to do it, then you are not wasting time. … Continue reading →

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

What Discipline Really Is

Posted on August 1, 2008 by d3admin

Discipline is the art of merging motivation with organization. You aren’t disciplined unless you’re dedicated to something. And you cannot be dedicated to something unless you WANT it. Before you strive to “learn discipline”, first figure out what you want.

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

Don’t Be a Hamlet

Posted on July 31, 2008 by d3admin

I read a book some years ago called The Hamlet Syndrome. The book has some major flaws and I don’t necessarily recommend it, but one good point the book made had to do with the perils of thinking without action—i.e. … Continue reading →

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