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Loving or Assisting Someone With Alzheimer’s

Posted on July 28, 2021 by DrHurd

I seem to be getting more and more emails from readers and site visitors about this subject. And sadly, it never gets old. “I’m the primary caretaker for my aging mother who is suffering from advanced Alzheimer’s. Unlike death, where … Continue reading →

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False Beliefs Blocking You From Happiness

Posted on July 27, 2021 by DrHurd

A regular reader emails that he is having difficulty coming to terms with his girlfriend’s sexual history. He says that they are very much in love, but that he obsesses over her past with other men. He asks if it’s … Continue reading →

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Sometimes ‘Feeling Good’ Isn’t All That Good

Posted on July 21, 2021 by DrHurd

How many times today will somebody ask you how you’re feeling? But is feeling good the primary goal of our human experience? Before you turn the page, think about it: Does it always feel good to do the right thing … Continue reading →

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Motivating a Child is a Wise Investment

Posted on July 20, 2021 by DrHurd

People often tell me that they don’t feel motivated to do something because they lack the conviction that they have a good reason to do it. In other words, that reason must be connected to one’s self-interest. If your child … Continue reading →

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“Escapes” Can Be Healthy OR Unhealthy

Posted on July 14, 2021 by DrHurd

How often have we heard – or even said – “I need a drink! I’ve had a hard day. I need a nice big meal — or a cigarette….” In the face of stress, it can be tempting to self-medicate … Continue reading →

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There’s an Antidote to Envy

Posted on July 13, 2021 by DrHurd

A Delaware Wave reader emails that she’s resentful over other people’s success. Rich people, TV stars, neighbors who are thriving in business … she feels they are all bringing her down with their accomplishments. Imitation may be the sincerest form … Continue reading →

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Make Every Minute Count

Posted on July 7, 2021 by DrHurd

Clients often tell me that they feel like they’re never going to get caught up. They worry about how (and when) they’re going to achieve all the goals they’ve set for themselves. In other words, “I’ll get to it next … Continue reading →

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Your Self-Worth is More than Just Your Job

Posted on July 6, 2021 by DrHurd

Ever heard the saying, “You are what you do”? Seems to me that there’s more to life than just our jobs. But for many people, the problem isn’t how much they work, but how they define themselves in relation to … Continue reading →

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Inner Contradictions Can Create Discontent

Posted on June 30, 2021 by DrHurd

A longtime fan of this column emails about her boyfriend. They had been dating for several years, and as their relationship progressed, they began to discuss the possibility of moving in together. It was during those discussions that she began … Continue reading →

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Liberate Yourself from the Whims of Others

Posted on June 29, 2021 by DrHurd

I’ve always liked the old proverb, “If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will take you there.” I can’t help but follow it up with something like, “So you’d better be ready for whatever might be down that … Continue reading →

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Our Talk Affects Our Mood

Posted on June 23, 2021 by DrHurd

It’s important to be careful about the way we phrase things when talking about ourselves or others. And “being nice” has nothing to do with it; the way we phrase things has an impact on how we view them, and … Continue reading →

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Trying to Appease is a Losing Game

Posted on June 22, 2021 by DrHurd

Many people are trained to believe that it’s always right to compromise, i.e., to meet the other person halfway. That might sound nice, but in my experience it doesn’t always work. All action needs to be purposeful. And two things … Continue reading →

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