The Power of Acceptance
You have heard of the Serenity Prayer? It suggests that a person solve problems where possible and accept that some problems cannot be solved. Accepting what can’t be changed is important to living a happy life. A particular type of acceptance plays an...
The Power of Expressive Writing
Can writing about your emotions help you feel better? I tried this coping method several days ago, in preparation for talking about the method with employees of an Armidale social service agency. I followed the instructions I used in studies of the method with police...
What is Narcissism?
Narcissism has been a popular concept since the election of Donald Trump as U.S. President. Some psychology instructors use him as an example of the concept. What is a narcissist? Is Trump one? Are you one? Narcissism involves several characteristics. If a...
How Altruistic Are You?
The last time I donated blood, I saw inside the Red Cross building a photo of a retired ethics professor who had donated 125 times. That is a lot of blood. Those donations show a good application of ethics – helping others altruistically. Some people go even farther...
The Value of Grit
Psychologists love the concept of grit, which includes passion and persistence. Studies show that children and adults with grit achieve more than others. I thought about grit as I prepared to start up Mt Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan. My climbing motto was...
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