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….
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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…
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If you have a full-time job working for an organization, you are probably reasonably satisfied with your pay. I am satisfied with my salary as an associate professor of psychology….
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Many women have recently told others about previously secret events of their life, including being sexually harassed and assaulted. Both men and women testified at the recent Royal Commission on sexual…
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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…
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I am a Google-aided genius. With Google, I know millions of things. This past week Google and I made pancakes and omelets. Google provided the knowledge, and I did the cooking (and…
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When something bad happens, we usually feel stressed. If the event is very bad, we might obsess about it and cease to function normally. An emotionally intelligent person follows the…
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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. …
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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,…
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Psychologists and philosophers often talk about the importance of finding meaning in life. At a recent world congress on behavioural and cognitive treatment, I heard a great healer, Dr Aaron…
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