JUDGING OTHERS
Throughout the world, the great teachings have warned us not to pass judgment on other people. Rather than judging and criticizing people destructively, we are urged to show mercy and compassion. The Jewish law states (Leviticus 19:15) that… Read More
Bad Company
Not long ago, one of America’s cable news networks aired an interview with two members of the family that produced President John F. Kennedy, and Senators Robert and Ted Kennedy. If you follow the news you have probably… Read More
Who Do You Trust?
Have you ever made a mistake in a relationship? Have you hurt or misjudged someone? Have you ever experienced disappointment or betrayal? Whether you’ve been on the giving or the receiving end, you might find this information valuable…. Read More
Trouble Sleeping
An article in the U.S. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine (JCSM) defines insomnia as follows: “… (1) difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep or nonrestorative sleep; (2) this difficulty is present despite adequate opportunity and circumstance to sleep; (3)… Read More
EXERCISE
Conclusive Evidence: Exercise Helps Reduce Depression and Anxiety From the American Psychological Association “It is concluded that findings provide clear evidence that participation in a program of strenuous aerobic exercise is effective for reducing depression.” http://psycnet.apa.org/journals/psp/46/5/1142/ From the… Read More
GOALS
When I see clients in their first sessions, I ask them for a goal statement. Typically people will say they want to feel better, get rid of a bad habit, stop procrastinating, get their marriage back, that sort… Read More
Optimism
Optimism “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” – Helen Keller It has been said, contrasting the mind-sets of optimism and pessimism, that pessimists are more often right about… Read More
Stress and the Need for Control
You’ve probably heard the saying – was it uttered by Ben Franklin or by Churchill? – that there are only two sure things in this life: death and taxes. However, could we add stress to that list,… Read More
Happiness
“All I ask is the chance to prove that money can’t make me happy.” – Spike Milligan, British comedian Millions of People Are Unhappy Nearly everyone would agree that there’s plenty of bad news these days. Insecurities abound… Read More
