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Category: Psychology & Self-Improvement

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The Self-Esteem Equation

Posted on January 16, 2008 by d3admin

The self-esteem equation, for a healthy person, is as follows: “I am worthwhile. I am somebody. I have skills and I know what they are. If I diligently work at these skills, I WILL produce something of worth; something that … Continue reading →

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

Emotional Hearing Problem

Posted on January 14, 2008 by d3admin

Denial is an emotional hearing problem, or emotional deafness. With auditory deafness, the problem is sensory; with denial, the problem is conceptual. Denial is a combination of a refusal to think carefully and an acceptance of a conclusion that isn’t … Continue reading →

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What Do YOU Think?

Posted on January 13, 2008 by d3admin

Sacrifice of the self, at the core, means sacrifice of your own mind to the mind of another (or others). This automatically sets into a motion a motivation of caring about what others think, because the primary standard becomes HIS … Continue reading →

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

Weird, Or Just Different?

Posted on January 12, 2008 by d3admin

Q: I feel different from other people. I’m not weird, but I’m in the minority and I don’t fit into any stereotypical “box.” How can I deal with this feeling? A: Actually, some people ARE uncomfortable with the unusual or … Continue reading →

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

Success Is Objective, Not Relative

Posted on January 5, 2008 by d3admin

Success, like happiness, is an objective standard, not a relative one. If you make more money than your competitor, this says little about your success. Your success is defined by the relationship among: the use of your mind, your efforts … Continue reading →

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For the Kids

Posted on January 2, 2008 by d3admin

Q: Dr. Hurd, do you think it’s right or wrong for parents with growing children to divorce? Should they stay together for the sake of the children? A: The premise of the question is that the primary obligation of parents … Continue reading →

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

Passive Anger

Posted on December 27, 2007 by d3admin

Q: Dr. Hurd, what’s the difference between a passive-aggressive person who is late because he’s really angry with you, as opposed to someone who’s late simply because of being flighty? A: Your question answers itself. The passive-aggressive person is angry … Continue reading →

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Getting Help at Helping Yourself

Posted on December 23, 2007 by d3admin

Q: Dr. Hurd, I was disappointed with my recent therapy experience. Could the problem have been the therapist? I don’t know what I wanted; but I didn’t get it. Please advise. A: Look at what you’re saying. Let’s apply it … Continue reading →

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

Honesty Is Easier

Posted on December 17, 2007 by d3admin

Q: Dr. Hurd, is it wrong to lie on my resume? A: Yes, but mainly because of what it does to yourself. You assault your sense of pride and self-worth when you attempt to gain something for nothing, or something … Continue reading →

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

Whose Holiday?

Posted on December 17, 2007 by d3admin

Q: Dr. Hurd, I want to spend Christmas on a Caribbean island with my husband. I don’t want to be with my family or his family; he agrees. Yet I feel guilty. Nobody will be left alone, or anything like … Continue reading →

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

Action and Introspection

Posted on December 12, 2007 by d3admin

Inner peace cannot be achieved without action oriented towards the outside world. At the same time, action is meaningless, pointless and even destructive without any reference to inner thoughts, ideas, plans of action or emotions. Philosophy has always emphasized either … Continue reading →

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

For the Love Of …

Posted on December 11, 2007 by d3admin

Love of what you do is what creates excellence. What about hard work, self-discipline and dedication? Of course these matter–but none of these are present without love of what you do. You can’t excel or “rise to the top” if … Continue reading →

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