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Do What You Say, Not What They Say

Posted on March 17, 2009 by D3 Support

Do what makes most sense to you. Try to base it on the facts, and on reason. Don’t be swayed by others–even family and friends. When influenced by them, try to examine their reasoning. Do their conclusions and recommendations follow … Continue reading →

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

What Rationalizing Is and Isn’t

Posted on March 15, 2009 by D3 Support

It’s not rationalizing when you have rational facts to back up your conclusion — and when you haven’t deliberately left any facts out. I sometimes hear people say, “I have to rationalize my decision.” They say it as if this … Continue reading →

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

Driving Your Mind

Posted on March 6, 2009 by D3 Support

To take personal responsibility, psychologically speaking, is to resolve to sit in the driver’s seat of your consciousness. “But I can’t control my emotions,” some will protest. Nor can you control everything on the road, either. Does that mean, if … Continue reading →

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The Past is Prologue To What You Make It

Posted on March 4, 2009 by D3 Support

It’s not your past that makes you who you are. It’s how you interpret your past. If you look at negative past experiences as examples of how NOT to be — and (by implication) indicators of how best to be … Continue reading →

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

Is “Overthinking” A Myth?

Posted on March 3, 2009 by D3 Support

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

Emotions Are A Choice

Posted on February 28, 2009 by D3 Support

You can choose what you feel. How so? Because your feelings come from your thinking. If you only think about negative things, you’ll only feel negative. If you think in a more balanced way, you’ll feel more balanced. If the … Continue reading →

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

Self-Awareness is No Luxury

Posted on February 27, 2009 by D3 Support

“Why do I act irrationally?” This is a general question, to which there is a general answer: “I’m operating on a wrong premise.” The task of introspection is to discover the wrong premise upon which you’re operating. It’s these “silent” … Continue reading →

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

Coping in the Pursuit of Happiness

Posted on February 26, 2009 by D3 Support

How to cope with bad news? It’s all around us, I know. But what’s GOOD? Is nothing good in your life? For a lot of people the answer is, “Much is good in my life.” My advice, then, is spending … Continue reading →

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

Why the Strong Don’t Repress Emotions

Posted on February 23, 2009 by D3 Support

Being strong doesn’t mean hiding from, or repressing, your feelings. To run from something is not a sign of strength. At the same time, wallowing in–or being overcome by–your emotions is not an indication of strength, either. Strength comes from … Continue reading →

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Sticks, Stones and Self-Esteem

Posted on February 19, 2009 by D3 Support

“Sticks and stones will break my bones but names will never hurt me.” There’s truth to this old saying. You can choose to accept another’s criticism as true, or false. You can thank them if it’s true, and ignore them–or … Continue reading →

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Two Attitudes

Posted on February 17, 2009 by D3 Support

There are two ways to look at people who do something well, or better than you. One is: “Why can’t I be like that?” The second is: “Wow, what a great job he does. I’m going to strive for that, … Continue reading →

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

Dealing With Another’s “Spin”

Posted on February 13, 2009 by D3 Support

People in general, not just politicians, have their “spin.” The issue is communication. The key to communication is following the facts and logic relayed by the person speaking to you. Facts and logic are the means by which you evaluate … Continue reading →

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