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Category: Life’s a Beach!

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The Positives and Perils of Vacation Mindset (DE Wave)

Posted on July 7, 2015 by DrHurd
Woman relaxes in hammock from a palm tree

Well, it’s that time again. Every year for the past 10 years that I’ve had the pleasure of writing for this newspaper, I receive multiple emails (and this time, a couple of phone calls) asking me to reprint this article. … Continue reading →

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The Benefits of Deadlines (DE Coast Press)

Posted on July 1, 2015 by DrHurd
Calendar page with the 24th circled in red that reads Deadline!

I am pleased to report that I have been a part of the Delaware Wave and the Delaware Coast Press newspapers since June, 2005! I did a little math and discovered (somewhat to my horror) that the ensuing years translate … Continue reading →

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Alternatives to Nagging (DE Wave)

Posted on June 30, 2015 by DrHurd
Woman points at man's face as man listens to headphones

Few things are more annoying than being nagged (except perhaps being accused of it). Nagging stems from anxiety over the false belief that repetition creates motivation. It never does, and in fact, it lowers respect and reveals weakness by implying, … Continue reading →

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Those Delightful Contrarian Know-it-Alls (DE Coast Press)

Posted on June 24, 2015 by DrHurd
Red and white nametag reads Hello My Name Is Mr. Know-It-All

Clients sometimes describe a spouse, family member or friend as “contrary.” In other words, the person constantly disagrees just for the sake of disagreeing. Such a person is often referred to as a “rationalist” (though “annoying” is a good alternative). … Continue reading →

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Irrational Fears + Magical Thinking = Trouble (DE Wave)

Posted on June 23, 2015 by DrHurd
Lightning shoots from fingertip pointed at orange glowing globe

In my 30+ years talking to people professionally, I have discovered that most people’s fears are not rational, i.e., not based on facts. Most fear results in nothing more than avoidance just for the sake of avoidance. “If I avoid … Continue reading →

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You Can Buy a Lot of Things, But Not Self-Respect (DE Coast Press)

Posted on June 17, 2015 by DrHurd
Closeup of multiple credit cards

Will Rogers said: “Too many people spend money they haven’t earned, to buy things they don’t want, to impress people they don’t like.” And we know that it’s true. In my experience, much of this spending, buying and impressing comes … Continue reading →

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Friendships Can Be Seasonal (DE Wave)

Posted on June 16, 2015 by DrHurd
Four panels display a tree going through the four seasons

Like an old friend who visits every so often, we’ve again said goodbye to the quiet season. Stress-free left turns and easy access to our favorite haunts are, at least for a while, things of the past. In the time … Continue reading →

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Make Your Relationships Real (DE Coast Press)

Posted on June 10, 2015 by DrHurd
Red rectangles on black background read Keep It Real

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”; none of us are entitled to something from another person simply because we want … Continue reading →

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Exercise your Memory! (DE Wave)

Posted on June 9, 2015 by DrHurd
Green chalkboard with the word Memory about to be erased

My therapy office is exactly eleven steps from the waiting room. About a minute ago, I found myself standing out there; utterly clueless as to why I went in the first place. Whatever my perfectly good reason had been for … Continue reading →

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Kids and Divorce (DE Coast Press)

Posted on June 3, 2015 by DrHurd
Young boy stands in front of parents as parents sit behind him

It’s the eternal question: When divorce becomes a possibility, is it better for parents to stay together for the sake of the kids, or separate in an attempt to find personal happiness? This real-life dilemma plays out for almost half … Continue reading →

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Help! Everything is Stressful! (DE Wave)

Posted on June 2, 2015 by DrHurd
Closeup of woman with eyes closed holding hand to head

It’s easy to be stressed these days. Even the simple act of taking a vacation can cause anxiety. Though you might just be visiting, stress management skills still have to be developed and maintained. Taking the time to enjoy life’s … Continue reading →

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Let Your Fears Fly Away (DE Coast Press)

Posted on May 27, 2015 by DrHurd
Airplane flying off toward orange sunset filled sky

It’s surprising how many people are afraid of flying. Many of those I encounter tell me that they worry about incompetent mechanics on the ground or cost-cutting CEOs sending an airplane with maintenance problems up into the sky. Everything has … Continue reading →

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