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Keep it Real by Being Honest

Posted on January 20, 2021 by DrHurd

One of the biggest impediments to human associations is the unwillingness to say what you think and ask for what you want. Note the word “ask”; no one is entitled to anything from another person simply because he or she … Continue reading →

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Post-Retirement Anxiety? It’s Entirely Fixable.

Posted on January 19, 2021 by DrHurd

A Delaware Wave reader writes that he and his wife recently retired here at the beach. But in spite of that, he’s not happy. It doesn’t have to do with anything specific; things are fine with his wife and his … Continue reading →

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Can Potential/Former Lovers Be “Just Friends”?

Posted on January 13, 2021 by DrHurd

A reader asks if it’s possible to be just friends with somebody to whom you are attracted romantically, even if they don’t feel the same way. She goes on to ask if that can also apply to an ex-spouse or … Continue reading →

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Why People Don’t Follow Good, Rational Advice

Posted on January 12, 2021 by DrHurd

One of the more interesting facets of my practice is the otherwise well-meaning clients who don’t take my advice or suggestions – in spite of the fact that they are paying me for those very things. Over the years I’ve … Continue reading →

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Magical Thinking Won’t Win Your War Against Reality

Posted on January 6, 2021 by DrHurd

We’ve all seen people react badly or rudely when they’re told something they’d rather not hear. And it’s just as bad when you don’t say what they want to hear. The perfect example is an email I received from a … Continue reading →

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It’s Your Life … Take Back Your Power!

Posted on January 5, 2021 by DrHurd

People often ask me if anything annoys me about my job. I love what I do. But if anything gets to me, it’s when a client pays me good money for advice, and then doesn’t take it – returning again … Continue reading →

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Don’t Stress Yourself by “Mining for Issues”

Posted on December 30, 2020 by DrHurd

A friend told me recently that she wants to resolve in the new year to stop “mining for issues.”  I liked her metaphor! She told me that she found herself actually looking for things to be anxious and worried about. … Continue reading →

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Don’t Let Others Take Control of your Emotions

Posted on December 29, 2020 by DrHurd

How many times have we heard the expression that somebody “takes things personally”? Is it always a mistake to feel that way? It can be a basic error to assume that everything is always about you, when in fact it’s … Continue reading →

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Can Togetherness be Overrated?

Posted on December 23, 2020 by DrHurd

Many people set their holiday expectations very high. But the requirement for “comfort and joy” can sometimes set the stage for tension, particularly among family and couples. Clients often admit to me that the seasonal pressure to make everything (and … Continue reading →

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Take the Edge off of Holiday Stress with Pen & Paper

Posted on December 22, 2020 by DrHurd

For some, the holiday season can be a time for reflection. In my business, we call it “introspection”; a time for quiet exploration of your true feelings, wants and needs. When clients present to me with stress or frustration over … Continue reading →

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What Happens When People Don’t Want to Change?

Posted on December 16, 2020 by DrHurd

One of the more interesting facets of my practice is the otherwise well-meaning clients who don’t take my advice or suggestions – in spite of the fact that they are paying me for those very things. Over the years I’ve … Continue reading →

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Is it Crazy to Call Others Crazy?

Posted on December 15, 2020 by DrHurd

We hear the word “crazy” being thrown around just about every day. “He’s crazy to say that!” Or, “She must be crazy to believe that!” In the great majority of cases when people call another person crazy they don’t really … Continue reading →

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