Have a definite plan expressed in continuous action. — By Laura Noel Last week, we covered the first step in Napoleon Hill’s four parts to persistence as outlined in his book, Think and Grow Rich. As a refresher, number one is: Having a definite purpose backed by a burning desire for its fulfillment. I encouraged you to daydream and…

Understanding of our inner triggers can help limit over-the-top outbursts. — By Kaytee Gillis KEY POINTS When we react to something with such vitriol that the punishment does not fit the crime, our inner wounds have been triggered Left unaddressed, extreme emotional reactions can be a hindrance, and even dangerous. Even a small amount of empathy can help us not to take things…

You can move away from the sins of your fears and phobias. — By John Pavlovitz Dear Conservative Christians, I wanted to express my sincere regrets at how our recent exchanges have left you feeling. It seems I’ve offended you in some way and I want to apologize for that. I’m sorry you feel persecuted when I confront you, that you feel unfairly judged…

In your quest for romance, is it best to use a single sexual strategy — or many? — By Kevin Bennett Pluralistic evolutionary theories of human mating argue that Darwinian sexual selection favored strategies that offered flexibility in response to a wide range of contexts (Gangestad & Simpson, 2000; Belsky, 1999). This pluralistic approach suggests that people possess both long-term and short-term mating strategies (Buss & Schmitt, 1993…

Even just having that conversation with ourselves, about what manifesting and actualizing our potential might look like, might start the meaning ball rolling. — By Eric Maisel [This post is the twelfth in a multi-part series called Everything You Thought You Knew About Meaning is Wrong. To be in touch about it, you can always reach me at ericmaisel@hotmail.com or visit me at https://ericmaisel.com/. Please enjoy the series!]

The commitment marriage provides makes it more likely a couple can work through normal challenges instead of ending the relationship. — By Lesli Doares Your naked body should only belong to (the one who falls) in love with your naked soul. ~Charlie Chaplin When my daughter got married three years ago my nieces were very interested in the wedding plans. What confused them was her decision to get married in the…

From my earliest ages I was taught that negative emotions were something to be fought, combatted, and done away with. — By Steve Colori From my earliest ages I was taught that negative emotions were something to be fought, combatted, and done away with. Whenever I expressed negative emotions, the response was always what can we do to make you feel better. Having repressed my negative emotions during middle school, high…

I habitually blame myself for all my misfortunes, earned and unearned alike, and I’m trying to sort out if I’m having a simple streak of bad luck or if there’s something I need to fix about myself. — By Harris O’Malley Dear Dr. NerdLove: About a year and a half ago, I lost my job. I loved the work, or at least the idea of the work, but I couldn’t get along with my boss, and eventually she fired me.

We may be at risk of pathologizing normal human experiences. — By Catherine Aponte KEY POINTS Before they are “symptoms” of a mental disorder, they are experiences we all have. Suffering and impairment are imprecise ways to identify what is a symptom. The imprecision in deciding what a symptom is can lead to pathologizing normal human experiences. Pathologizing normal human experiences…