Do You Have Regrets?
Do you have regrets? Frank Sinatra sang about his: “Regrets, I’ve had a few. But then again, too few to mention.” I read recently that individuals over 50 years old say their biggest regrets involve not doing things. What kinds of things? Traveling to other countries,...
Stressors Can Be Good for Us — Another Look at This Topic
I just read “American Sniper.” In the book, Chris Kyle tells a great story of his training as a Navy SEAL. He went on a training mission, swimming in San Diego Bay. Often the mission involved covertly placing a practice magnetic explosive under a ship. One...
My Fears and Yours
A visit to Dorrigo National Park a few years ago introduced me to leeches sucking my blood. When I saw them on me I was so alarmed that I pried them off and tried to run over them with my car. Later I topped that reaction one evening in my home...
Add a Bit of Narcissism for the New Year
Many individuals make New Year’s resolutions to lose weight, stop smoking, or cease binge drinking. Not me. I aim to add a bit more narcissism, a tad more sociopathy, and a dash of depression. Studies have shown that some characteristics of individuals with serious...
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...
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