Are You Self-Actualized?
Many individuals living in wealthy countries want to be self-actualized. Have you reached that lofty perch? According to Abraham Maslow, who coined the term, self-actualization involves individuals making the most of their potential. Maslow said...
Personality Disorders
I often talk about personality disorders as part of Introductory Psychology at the University of New England. When I do, I ask students which personality disorder they consider closest to their own personality. Students raise their hand for this disorder or that, and...
I Got the Music in Me
Music plays many roles in my life. I often listen to music when I exercise. The music stimulates me to exercise hard, and it serves as a reward for my effort. When I travel, especially on long flights, I listen to music. There it serves as entertainment. Other...
What Do You Want From Your Life?
If you had to describe your life so far in five words, which words would you choose? Write them down and then read on. Here are my five words: exciting, varied, happy, long, fortunate. The last word, fortunate, makes me think of a beloved Aussie book: “A...
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