The Schopenhauer Cure by Irvin Yalom “Leaving the room did not clear the muck from Philip’s mind. He walked assailed by anxiety. What had happened to his arsenal of self-soothing techniques? Everything that had for so long provided him structure and serenity was unraveling – his mental discipline, his cosmic perspective. Struggling for equanimity,...
What would you do, if you were given an extra day?online surveys In 2008 a USA Today survey of more than 2,000 Americans asked about their work, personal life and the 24/7 war on time. The results confirmed what most of us already know intuitively: 70% complained they were very busy. 50% said they...
Believe it or not, self-confidence is necessary for being and staying motivated. Self-confidence is our basic belief that we can successfully carry out activities and attain our goals. This makes it the first step to being motivated and energized if your life. If you want to improve your everyday motivation, you first need to...
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde From the Pages is a category where I’d like to share passages from books that have touched me, comforted me or, maybe, changed me a little bit. I believe bibliotherapy (psychotherapy through book reading) is a powerful therapeutic force and often reach out to books to...
It’s not their degree or diploma. It’s not the particular kind of therapy they practice. It’s all about their personality. Research1 suggest that a therapist’s theoretical knowledge and approach have very little effect on the success of therapy. In reality, most therapists become eclectic in their work2 choosing different methods that best reflect their...
Learn more about your attitude towards time, temptation and goals in life. What is Time Perspective? Time perspective is a fairly new concept in Psychology and refers to the study of how we divide experiences into different time frames. Time perspective is used automatically, without our awareness and yet it greatly influences our decisions....
How do you usually make a decision? Do you consider experience with a similar situation in the past? Do you think of future consequences, or just focus on the present moment? Your response can tell a lot about you and your particular time perspective. Famous psychologist Philip Zimbardo discusses the Psychology of Time in...
Parerga and Paralipomena by Arthur Schopenhauer From the Pages is a category where I’d like to share passages from books that have touched me, comforted me or, maybe, changed me a little bit. I believe bibliotherapy (psychotherapy through book reading) is a powerful therapeutic force and often reach out to books to find consonance...
Effective listening is one of the most essential qualities in friendship. It is also one of the most attractive male qualities (hint, guys: listening can be a very sexy thing). Being able to share with another person, without interruptions or judgmental attitudes is comforting and provides an outlet for anxiety and stress. It’s not...
As discussed in a previous article, we all have essentially common emotional experiences, problems and fears. Although each of us is a unique amalgam of personality traits, cultural background, attitudes and experiences, we still seem to be very similar in our basic problems. This is the concept of universality. ‘Secrets’ are something we definitely...
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury From the Pages is a category where I’d like to share passages from books that have touched me, comforted me or, maybe, changed me a little bit. I believe bibliotherapy (psychotherapy through book reading) is a powerful therapeutic force and often reach out to books to find consonance from...
If anyone tries to sell you the secret to success, walk away because they are trying to rip you off. There is no magical solution and no mystery to it. In fact, there is no secret! Scientists have repeatedly studied people who do well in life, solving problems effectively and almost effortlessly. Based on...
