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10/07/2013
7 Ways to Emerge from Heartbreak Better than Ever Breakups are perhaps one of the most devastating experiences we can have in life. When we have been so in love with someone, let our guards down and given our hearts, the loss of this relationship can produce a host of very negative experiences from shock, anger, debilitating sadness, a lack of understanding and numbness. More >>

Tags: DatingMarriageMental Health
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10/01/2013
The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do To Get More of It Based on Stanford University psychologist Kelly McGonigal's wildly popular course "The Science of Willpower," The Willpower Instinct is the first book to explain the new science of self-control and how it can be harnessed to improve our health, happiness, and productivity. More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorHealthMental Health
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09/12/2013
How to Stop Negative Thinking A little bit of skepticism and paranoia is healthy. It's what keeps you alert and aware of bad things that could happen and protects you from being victimized and preyed upon. However, too much negative thinking can be just as enfeebling as walking around with pure naivety. More >>

Tags: AttitudeCharacter-Courage-ConscienceCharacter/Courage/ConscienceFriendshipsMarriageMental HealthPersonal ResponsibilityValues
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09/11/2013
Panicking I listened to your opening about anxiety. I used to be very anxious driving over bridges. I had a major panic attack going over one bridge and avoided it... More >>

Tags: AnxietyCharacter-Courage-ConscienceCharacter/Courage/ConscienceFearsHealthMental HealthStress
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09/09/2013
9 Steps to Eliminating Resentment in Your Day Most of us have experienced some level of resentment at one point or another in our lives. Resentment can spiral out of control, fester in our lives and begin to take over our thoughts, actions and even our wellbeing. More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorCharacter, Courage, ConscienceCharacter-Courage-ConscienceMental HealthValues
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08/27/2013
California Southern University Commencement Speech for Psychology Graduates I have some things that I want to warn you about so that you will be able to make great use of this incredibly wonderful education you've just had... More >>

Tags: EducationGraduationMental HealthParenting
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08/27/2013
Video: California Southern University Commencement Speech for Psychology Graduates I have some advice for the psychology graduates at California Southern University so they can make great use of the wonderful education they received. More >>

Tags: EducationGraduationMental HealthParenting
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08/21/2013
Infertility Thank you for your video 'I'm Infertile'. I have read so much over the 7 years of attempted baby making. This included lots and lots of people's blogs. More >>

Tags: AdoptionBabyDeath of a childGriefIVFMental HealthMotherhood-FatherhoodParentingPregnancyStay-at-Home MomTherapist
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08/15/2013
1954 Movie: There's Always Tomorrow I watched an old movie last night and thought of you all throughout the movie... More >>

Tags: AdulteryAffairBudgetCharacterCharacter-Courage-ConscienceFearsHusband's GirlfriendMarriageMental HealthMoney
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08/09/2013
Childhood Fears This subject has been a stump I get on often over the years. When I was a child I was so blessed to live in the country. We didn't have a TV and my mom stayed home. More >>

Tags: FearsHealthInternet-MediaMental HealthSAHM stay-at-home momTelevision
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