Are you more of a negative thinker or a positive thinker?
My recent posting on using mistakes as learning opportunities is consistent with positive thinking. Some individuals habitually look on the bright side of events. I am usually in that category. Other individuals tend to look on the dark side, often with the result of...Making mistakes
Did you ever make a big mistake? I just finished an excellent 2010 bio of George Washington. I have also read bios of Hunter Thompson, John Nash (A Beautiful Mind), Einstein, Newton, etc. One thing that I have noticed is that great individuals sometimes make great...Self-Control
Many individuals want to lose weight. That can be difficult, and keeping the weight off can be difficult. I have pursued an easier goal for many years — preventing myself from gaining weight. Did you know that adults tend to gain about a pound a year? That adds...Self-Development
Let’s move to a different realm of applied psychology, self-development. When I teach Behavior Modification, I always carry out a behavior change project at the same time my students are doing one. For my project this year, I set a goal several of running 5 kms...First Dates — Mistakes to Avoid
I just read an article in Newsweek Magazine (http://www.newsweek.com/2010/10/20/patti-stanger-7-new-rules-for-the-first-date.html) about first-date errors. An expert who runs a matchmaking service said to avoid these errors: 1. Mentioning past romantic partners or...
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