What is Good about Ageing
When you think of ageing, you probably picture a person losing hair, turning grey, moving slowly, etc. But there is a positive side to ageing. As individuals get older, they add knowledge. If only I knew in high school what I know now, I would have been...
The Value of Feedback
When Ed Koch was mayor of New York City, he would walk about town asking people how he was doing as mayor. Being New Yorkers, the people were willing to tell him, in graphic detail at times. My university asks my students how satisfied they were with my...
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...
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