Whether your child ignores your commands completely, or dawdles for what seems like endless amounts of time before eventually complying, parents are often frustrated when […]
A Sure Way to Reduce Suffering in Life
Although I can’t claim that I’m Buddhist, I’m really drawn to Buddhist psychology, and I’ve read a number of books by the Dalai Lama. I […]
Happiness Through an iPhone?
I’ll admit it – I’ve had iPhone envy since they came out a couple of years ago. I’ve had the minimalist cell phone for what […]
The Paradox of Choice – Why More Is Not Better (Part 2)
Making the “right” choice, in the face of so many options, can be a daunting challenge. How do we decide? I think one of the […]
The Paradox of Choice – Why More Is Not Better (Part 1)
There are some fundamental assumptions in just about every Western industrialized nation, Swarthmore College psychologist Dr. Barry Schwartz, argues: (1) Freedom is endemic to the […]
Depression, Anxiety, and Sleep
Getting a good night’s rest is imperative to maintaining your health and well-being. Everyone has times where we don’t sleep well for one reason or […]
Worrying About Losing a Job is Worse Than Losing a Job
Honestly, I didn’t make that title up. I’m paraphrasing a recent news headline and just continuing the thread from my previous blog. The theme of […]
Managing Depression and Anxiety
Everyone has good times and bad times. We all have times when we feel more down or worried depending on what’s going on in our […]
Unnecessary Suffering
Various forms of loss and disappointment are a part of life – we lose jobs, experience illness, miss opportunities, the value of our retirement plummets, […]
Memorable Quotes and Powerful Truths
I love aphorisms – short, memorable quotes that point to powerful truths. For instance, I love the saying, “I’ll cross that bridge when I come […]