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Monthly Archives: April 2011
Don’t forget to say thank you
by Candice Siu, M.A. Remember the times your parents reminded you to say “please” and “thank you?” In retrospect, that was an important lesson in manners and an invaluable lesson on life. Every favor, gift, compliment, or award, is essentially, … Continue reading
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When is working too much, too much?
by Chris Smith, Ph.D. They say the only unavoidable things in life are death and taxes. Everything else could, in theory, be done away with. This might be true, but a life without human contact, food or shelter would be … Continue reading
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REBT and Buddhism: Similarities in the Paths to End Suffering
by Kim Kassay, M.S. We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world. – The Buddha I’m not sure if many people would naturally think about REBT and Buddhism … Continue reading
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Poor Me Syndrome (PMS)
by Haley Elder, M.A. Upon first thought, self-pity sounds like a good idea–an effective means of comforting oneself when no one else around seems to “understand” what one is going through. Some individuals might say that verbally explicit statements of … Continue reading
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Setting Clear Goals for Change You Can See
by Amy Horowitz, M.S. How many times have you heard a friend make a declarative statement such as, “This month I am going to lose weight,” a student state that this year “ I am going to do well in … Continue reading
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The Myth of The Perfect Decision
by Candice Siu, M.A. From choosing your main course for dinner, to choosing to leave a romantic partner, we each make an infinite number of decisions everyday. Simply by getting up when the alarm goes off, getting dressed, and walking … Continue reading
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“Winning” – The power of positive perceptions. AKA- Charlie Sheen’s a genius
by Chris Smith, Ph.D. You’ve got to admit he’s got a pretty solid philosophy. No matter how bad things get just keep telling yourself that you’re winning. I’m totally adopting it myself. Positive thinking helps with stress management and it … Continue reading
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No More Excuses, Just Do It!
by Kim Kassay, M.S. You can admit it, you’ve done it…you put something off until tomorrow (and maybe a few more tomorrows) when it really would have been better to have done it sooner than later. We make up excuses, … Continue reading
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Why Passivity and Aggression Get You Nowhere: An Illustrative Scene
by Haley Elder, M.A. One brisk Friday night in March, four co-waitresses (Patsy, Ashley, Pamela-Agnes, and Agatha) are sitting in a bar, having a few cocktails and trying to blow off some steam about their respective work days. The women … Continue reading
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