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The best way to eliminate negativity is to develop a positive attitude. Your thoughts and outlook on life have a profound effect on how you live your life. They are also contagious and affect those around you. You can’t have both positive and negative in the same space. So, focus on turning the ... Views: 14
Dr. Romance writes:
In my clinical experience, I've encountered many clients who are afraid to admit they're wrong. This comes from a culture of blaming and accusing -- where one's early family may have picked a "culprit" when something went wrong, and focused on blame, rather than ... Views: 31
Finally! We’ve had a few bright beautiful sunny days! Spring really feels like it’s here! And, I confess, I have a serious case of spring fever!
Merriam Webster dictionary defines spring fever as:
“A lazy or restless feeling often associated with the onset of Spring”
Yup! ... Views: 36
Do you:
* Say yes to things you really don’t want to?
* Put everyone else’s needs before yours to the point of exhausting yourself and neglecting your own self-care?
* Go along with things you’re not really comfortable with just to keep the peace?
* Say no, but you make a lot of ... Views: 97
Think back to the last interaction you had with someone...maybe it was a close friend, someone in the line at the grocery store, your mom on the phone...
Was it positive?
Did you actually engage?
...or was it more on the robotic side of conversation. "How are you?" "Good, and you?" "Good."
... Views: 76
Dr. Romance writes: Many people who come to me for therapy have trouble with anger. It may be trouble in expressing anger effectively, losing control with their anger, or becoming the victim of someone else's abuse. Understanding how anger works and what it really is can help you manage ... Views: 121
What do you do on a daily basis with living a full life in mind? If you’re struggling to think of anything, that’s okay, you’re not alone. Here’s the thing – you aren’t going to enjoy every minute of every day, bad things will happen – whether it’s a car accident, a fall, illness, financial ... Views: 73
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March Forward - by Helen F. Kosinski, PCC, CEGE, MBA
Okay, a show of hands – How many of you feel that March is the ficklest month of the year? I do! To me, the weather here in the Northeast is a BIG reason I feel that way. For example, one day it can be sunny and near 60 degrees. But the very next day can be a snowy, blustery, cold day not ... Views: 98
Dr. Romance writes:
Knowing how to set appropriate boundaries can make the difference in whether your relationship succeeds or not. The topic frequently comes up in my counseling office, and most people think boundaries are set by telling other people what the limits are. But boundaries are ... Views: 202
Six Ways to Know a False Inner Guide From the True One
From The Secret of Your Immortal Self By Guy Finley
The journey to the divinity within has its dangers. About this we are clear: the inner path is lined with many trials and pitfalls. But there is nothing to be feared in this ... Views: 136
One of the pivotal quotes that shaped my life growing up was from one of my favorite musical icons, David Bowie: “The worst trick God can play is to make you an artist, but a mediocre one.” Internalizing my version of his message, my motto became through high school and university that I would ... Views: 216
Believe it or not, we live in a very orderly society.
We have easy to use labels for gender, race, religion and political affiliation. We have labels that identify what country we live in and titles at the end of our names to highlight our educational levels.
We like order and we ... Views: 171
Today, social media is a part of nearly every facet of our lives. Did it really happen if you didn’t post it? Unfortunately, this activity has lead to some very unsuccessful outcomes for many divorcing spouses. Sounding off to the world about your spouse and your marriage during a separation or ... Views: 106
Whether you improved your day or changed your whole life, at one point, you found the resolve to get something done in spite of any obstacles that got in your way. The funny thing is that you’re never really going to be done taking on challenges and trying to achieve. Of course, sometimes the ... Views: 99
How has failure shaped your life?
What a great question and one that will teach us a lot about ourselves. Most people view failure as something negative. Let’s face it, nobody likes to fail. In school, we are taught that anything less than a 70% is failing and failure should be avoided at ... Views: 144
If you’ve ever heard young workers complain about ageism in the workplace, you may have rolled your eyes and thought to yourself that ageism really only comes into play for older workers. The reality of the situation is that ageism can be an issue for both younger workers under 25 and older ... Views: 113
In flight dynamics an important concept is taught called “Attitude Indicator.” Also known by other names like Gyro Indicator, Attitude Director Indicator to name a few, this instrument is used to tell the pilot of the orientation of the aircraft with reference to the ground among other things. ... Views: 101
Healthcare quality and safety is a vital component of quality nursing care. As a result, it is detrimental to safe patient care. In a large hospital, there are a variety of stakeholders such as administrators, physicians, patients, nurses, governments, legislative bodies, professional ... Views: 205
I’m a licensed therapist, and I have a problem with the way our society treats teenagers.
I’ve worked with teenagers who can juggle more in 24 hours than functioning adults can juggle in 24 days. We’re talking rigorous advanced placement course loads, varsity sports, community service, music ... Views: 236
Have you ever looked at someone and wondered how they manage to be so successful? Is it because they are extremely talented? Or is there another reason.
Many successful people are successful because they possess mental toughness. Some research studies even suggest that your intelligence only ... Views: 153
Dr. Romance writes:
The founding fathers of our country saw the “pursuit of happiness” as an inalienable right – so important they embedded it in the DNA of the United States of America, by writing it into the Preamble to the Constitution. It was a profoundly new idea at the ... Views: 218
"Whatever your age, if you learn to listen, your inner voice will speak to you about your path," writes oncologist Dr. Bernie Siegel in Peace, Love and Healing, "your ‘job on earth.’ This wisdom that is directing you from within is your birthright... an inner message, an inner awareness, ... Views: 216
The news about my boss Andy giving his two-week notice spread like wild fire in the department. Everyone who reported to him was apprehensive about who and what the next guy would be like. Will the new guy be better or worse than Andy? Everybody was concerned about how this change would affect ... Views: 266
Dear Dr. Romance:
I saw your article "Surviving Loss and Thriving Again" while searching for answers to my own issues. The 'loved one' I lost was myself. I loved life, loved adventure, travel, people, photography, mostly adventure! In 2 seconds my life was 'taken' away ... Views: 241
Air Element – Loving Thoughts
Breathing together
Expressing appreciation
Having a positive mind
Fire Element – Loving Actions
Feeling each other’s heart
Moving with grace
Reflecting Love in our behaviors
Water Element - Loving Relationships
Honoring healthy ... Views: 195
Why do people talk to themselves? It's not what you think..
How many people talk to themselves? As you’re reading this, you might even be saying to yourself, “Who me? I don’t talk to myself.”
There are those who think people who talk to themselves are crazy, but nothing could be ... Views: 219
Having a manner of peace and quiet is extremely valuable. It's a disposition that says, "I'm confiding in God," and it talks intensely to individuals. Be that as it may, it requires significant investment, center and the beauty of God to be reliably serene.
One approach to create ... Views: 165
Everybody knows about stress. Too much to do, too little time, problems, issues, irritations and whatever else makes life complicated and frantic. But serenity? Isn’t that a very old-fashioned idea with no relevance in the modern world? Quite the contrary, it is essential for well-being and ... Views: 170
Unwanted changes, unexpected challenges, loss, disappointments, abuse or other forms of adversity often bring with them hurt or harm. Feelings of self-pity are quite normal and understandable. Life has changed in some way and often not for the better. It is only natural to feel sorry for ... Views: 186
You have heard the phrase – No Man is an Island – and like most of us, it sounded good to you. It was true as much as we thought about the many times we have tried to do something and then found we needed help.
However, once we analyze that a little more closely we can conclude that ... Views: 142
At the beginning of every year, so many people set “resolutions” for the year ahead, hoping to create some, or massive personal change.
In a very insightful article by Ray Williams (published in Psychology Today), he mentioned that by the month of February, most people have started to ... Views: 128
Dr Romance writes:
Everyone is relieved when the holidays are over, and sometimes disappointed. If you're worn out, it's worth your while to take the time to recharge a little, and pamper yourself. Here are some hints:
* If you are disappointed, and the holidays let you down in some way, ... Views: 157
Beliefs create Reality.
Why do some people have a succession of abusive partners? Why do many adults suffer with addiction problems despite having seen the devastation it caused in their family when growing up?
Acquired in the course of your life, your beliefs act like filters on a camera ... Views: 235
Who has not found themselves irritated or dismayed about things happening in their lives? Frustration is more common and socially acceptable than anger and rage but it fulfils a similar function and if chronic is also very damaging.
The ‘Benefits’ of Being Frustrated.
Whether directed at ... Views: 225
It's the beginning of the year. Your slate is clean. This year can be anything you want it to be.
If you want to have more fun in your business (and in your life), meet the movers and shakers, and see greater profits, now is the time to do it. Discover what you need to change or add into your ... Views: 202
Oh, the list of thoughts that try to prevent us from taking the risk of loving wholeheartedly is quite long, but there are a few that always top the list, buzzing and darting in and around your ears like mosquitos in summer. I recently wrote about the “I wish he was taller” thought, and I’ve ... Views: 189
What is magnanimity? Here are some quotes.
“We should be too big to take offense and too noble to give it.” ~ Abraham Lincoln
“If you happened to be born on third base, you didn't rub it in the face of the guy who wasn't even born in the stadium. Self-interest was generally checked at ... Views: 167
Dr. Romance writes:
When reading philosophical teachings and writings, I often wonder why the body and the ego are seen so negatively, as if they somehow are antithetical to spirituality. Although ego, body and mind are not all we are, each is part, an ... Views: 229
The Only Unwinnable Conflict Worth Trying to Win
By
Bill Cottringer
“There is one conflict that will never go away until we either figure out how to communicate past it or die trying. This conflict involves arguing for the beliefs and truths we are most certain about.” ~The Author.
... Views: 246
Dr. Romance asks: What is the best New Year's resolution you can make for your happiness? To let go of Anxiety. These days, it seems that there’s one disaster after another. Not only do we have do deal with an angry Mother Nature, but all sorts of fanatics and psychopaths are on the ... Views: 235