by jmalouff | Apr 18, 2024 | Human Thinking and Behavior, Well-Being, Work
When I was young, an old Catholic priest at a church I attended refused to to follow the Pope’s new rule to change from saying the mass in Latin to saying it in English. I don’t know why the priest refused. The church removed him. Years later I talked with...
by jmalouff | Jan 18, 2023 | Human Thinking and Behavior, Language, Motivation, Well-Being
Some experts and ordinary folks want men to show vulnerability, but most men are not inclined in that direction. To me and to most men, vulnerability means being weak in case of attack. That is the traditional meaning of the word. Those who want men to show...
by jmalouff | Dec 14, 2022 | Positive psychology, Well-Being
Psychedelic drugs are the subject of much talk and research now because there is evidence that for some people they can have positive effects on mental health. These are drugs that alter one’s consciousness from its usual state. Drugs that can do this...
by jmalouff | May 30, 2021 | Social psychology, Well-Being
A few years back I bought a bag of carrots at a grocery store. The bag had the picture and name of the farmer who “proudly grew” the carrots. The carrots were so bitter as to be inedible. I thought about contacting the guy and giving him feedback on his carrots. It...
by jmalouff | May 30, 2021 | Human Thinking and Behavior, Positive psychology, Well-Being
A friend of mine works as a store clerk. She says she often hears terms of endearment from customers. They call her My Love, Dear, Sweetheart, and Darling. I felt amazed hearing that list of names. No student has ever called me any of those names. One did call me King...
by jmalouff | Jan 20, 2021 | Emotions, Human Thinking and Behavior, Positive psychology, Well-Being
Last night I thanked my immune system for doing so well. I have had very few infectious illnesses in my adult life. I also thanked my eyes for keeping my sight going. I have glaucoma, yet I see. Then I thanked my heart for beating zillions of times. I am a grateful...