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Dr. Romance writes: There is always something in the news or on TV to scare us. Hysterical articles in the media sell papers, and attract eyeballs to websites, but are usually exaggerating the facts. If you listen without evaluating what you’re being told, it’s easy to become ... Views: 946
Dear Dr. Romance:
I congratulate you for your many helpful articles on the internet. I would like to have your advice. I am male and in the last 25 years I had a therapy experience which lasted 3 1/2 years and left me with unresolved issues; shorter therapy experiences with different ... Views: 1209
I work in acute addiction with clients who have lost everything to the perils of drugs and alcohol. I work with people who have surrendered their families, their dreams, and their sanities- all for a short rush of serotonin and dopamine. While motivation undoubtedly matters in one's success, it ... Views: 1335
Dr. Romance writes: You have probably entered relationships madly in love, convinced that your feelings for each other were so strong your dream would carry you through the tough times, but wound up feeling more like you were living in a nightmare than a dream, struggling with conflicting ... Views: 844
How to get Success, People who greet the rising sun, it also applies to success. Everyone does the honor of the successful person. There is no short-cut of success, it is necessary to work hard in the right direction to get it. Successful people never go back by taking risks and sacrifice many ... Views: 902
The most common poison people take on a regular basis is negativity. It can control you in ways that you may not even be aware of. Eliminating it can make a major difference in your outlook and mindset. Here are some of the ways that you may be allowing negativity to be in your life.recognizing ... Views: 1570
In my private counseling practice, writes Dr. Romance, clients often tell me, “I want to be happy!” We then set about making it a reality. As a psychotherapist, I know that your habits, your relationships, your environment, and especially what you think about them determine ... Views: 851
We all have days where we wished we would have stayed in bed. For some, all it takes is a little dreary weather, and the blues start cropping up. Or, maybe a series of small incidents and setbacks during your morning routine has thrown your entire day off balance. Either way, once you’re stuck ... Views: 958
Here are some of the reasons that you may have a negative outlook on life. By recognizing these issues and addressing them, you can eliminate negativity from your life.eliminate negativity
Failure
Successful people fail multiple times, but they continue learning from those failures and ... Views: 1458
“Adapt or perish”.
Have you heard that before?
It is said that the only two certainties in life are death and taxes. Well, let’s add another one – constant change.
Change is an inevitable part of our existence. Almost every aspect of your life will go through some form of change. Those ... Views: 1060
People tend to hold on to negativity in their lives, even though it makes them miserable. Why do they do this? Why it is so hard for them to let go?eliminate negativity
One of the reasons for this situation, is the fact that a lot of times, people feel like they have no control over ... Views: 1641
I am going to ask you to do several things before reading further into this article. First, I want you to listen to your thoughts and then make a note of what thoughts fill your head? Would you label them as positive, or negative? Now let's say you are walking down the street with these ... Views: 714
Dr. Romance writes:
It's easy to get discouraged when we become aware of the suffering throughout the world: natural disasters; racial prejudice; addiction and self-destruction; political oppression in its many forms (starvation, war, torture, misinformation, imprisonment, denial of ... Views: 962
Dr. Romance writes:
It's easy to get discouraged when we become aware of the suffering throughout the world: natural disasters; racial prejudice; addiction and self-destruction; political oppression in its many forms (starvation, war, torture, misinformation, imprisonment, denial of ... Views: 870
Bitterness is poison that affects your attitude and the way you live your life. You may have a good reason to feel bitterness but it does not improve the quality of your life. It does instead alter your attitude and behavior and causes you to live without joy and inner peace. When you feel ... Views: 960
Children naturally look at the world in a positive fashion. They have not yet learned that life has many pitfalls and challenges. They look forward to new things. They are willing to do what it takes to learn something new. They take time to stop and smell the roses. To just be instead of always ... Views: 1448
Have you ever wanted something so badly that your days and nights were spent dreaming about it? No matter what you were doing, your thoughts would eventually travel back to that “thing” you coveted. Then the day would finally come—the Day of Acquisition. You felt beyond excited. There were no ... Views: 1086
Happiness breeds success, as Shawn Achor reminds us. Being happy primes you to respond to opportunity, and opens your mind to growth and development. It's such a positive state but it's unrealistic to expect to be happy all the time. After all, a life without light and shade makes it harder to ... Views: 1123
Here are a few tips that can help you eliminate negativity and help you to bring a positive spin to your life and make positive thinking easier:eliminate negativity
Read books about positive thinking.
When you read books that are positive and uplifting, it helps you to be more positive. ... Views: 1484
Dr. Romance has heard a lot of whining and complaining lately, so I thought I'd give you some tips on dealing with disappointment:
OK, so you're disappointed. Your dream has ended in the trashbin. So, after you get finished with laying on the floor, kicking your heels, and ... Views: 846
Deciding that you WANT responsibility for yourself and your feelings is one of the biggest changes you can make in your life.
Miles was stuck. His financial situation was scary and there was constant conflict with his wife and two children. He was in deep despair and he felt angry and very ... Views: 912
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“Someone once asked a great sheikh what Sufism was: ‘The feeling of joy when sudden disappointment comes.’ Don't grieve for what doesn't come. Some things that don't happen keep ... Views: 1373
When people treat you wrong, it is very easy to hold a grudge. You may not understand how it could be possible to forgive someone for a slight, especially if the action was especially hurtful. Maybe you think forgiveness is about the other person and somehow, they benefit from you forgiving ... Views: 1537
The best way to eliminate negativity is to develop a positive attitude. Your thoughts and outlook on life have a profound effect on how you live your life. They are also contagious and affect those around you. You can’t have both positive and negative in the same space. So, focus on turning the ... Views: 1975
Dr. Romance writes:
In my clinical experience, I've encountered many clients who are afraid to admit they're wrong. This comes from a culture of blaming and accusing -- where one's early family may have picked a "culprit" when something went wrong, and focused on blame, rather than ... Views: 1236
Finally! We’ve had a few bright beautiful sunny days! Spring really feels like it’s here! And, I confess, I have a serious case of spring fever!
Merriam Webster dictionary defines spring fever as:
“A lazy or restless feeling often associated with the onset of Spring”
Yup! ... Views: 833
Do you:
* Say yes to things you really don’t want to?
* Put everyone else’s needs before yours to the point of exhausting yourself and neglecting your own self-care?
* Go along with things you’re not really comfortable with just to keep the peace?
* Say no, but you make a lot of ... Views: 1300
Think back to the last interaction you had with someone...maybe it was a close friend, someone in the line at the grocery store, your mom on the phone...
Was it positive?
Did you actually engage?
...or was it more on the robotic side of conversation. "How are you?" "Good, and you?" "Good."
... Views: 699
Dr. Romance writes: Many people who come to me for therapy have trouble with anger. It may be trouble in expressing anger effectively, losing control with their anger, or becoming the victim of someone else's abuse. Understanding how anger works and what it really is can help you manage ... Views: 1022
What do you do on a daily basis with living a full life in mind? If you’re struggling to think of anything, that’s okay, you’re not alone. Here’s the thing – you aren’t going to enjoy every minute of every day, bad things will happen – whether it’s a car accident, a fall, illness, financial ... Views: 1657
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March Forward - by Helen F. Kosinski, PCC, CEGE, MBA
Okay, a show of hands – How many of you feel that March is the ficklest month of the year? I do! To me, the weather here in the Northeast is a BIG reason I feel that way. For example, one day it can be sunny and near 60 degrees. But the very next day can be a snowy, blustery, cold day not ... Views: 1293
Dr. Romance writes:
Knowing how to set appropriate boundaries can make the difference in whether your relationship succeeds or not. The topic frequently comes up in my counseling office, and most people think boundaries are set by telling other people what the limits are. But boundaries are ... Views: 1254
Six Ways to Know a False Inner Guide From the True One
From The Secret of Your Immortal Self By Guy Finley
The journey to the divinity within has its dangers. About this we are clear: the inner path is lined with many trials and pitfalls. But there is nothing to be feared in this ... Views: 1206
One of the pivotal quotes that shaped my life growing up was from one of my favorite musical icons, David Bowie: “The worst trick God can play is to make you an artist, but a mediocre one.” Internalizing my version of his message, my motto became through high school and university that I would ... Views: 1290
Believe it or not, we live in a very orderly society.
We have easy to use labels for gender, race, religion and political affiliation. We have labels that identify what country we live in and titles at the end of our names to highlight our educational levels.
We like order and we ... Views: 1114
Today, social media is a part of nearly every facet of our lives. Did it really happen if you didn’t post it? Unfortunately, this activity has lead to some very unsuccessful outcomes for many divorcing spouses. Sounding off to the world about your spouse and your marriage during a separation or ... Views: 926
Whether you improved your day or changed your whole life, at one point, you found the resolve to get something done in spite of any obstacles that got in your way. The funny thing is that you’re never really going to be done taking on challenges and trying to achieve. Of course, sometimes the ... Views: 782
If you’ve ever heard young workers complain about ageism in the workplace, you may have rolled your eyes and thought to yourself that ageism really only comes into play for older workers. The reality of the situation is that ageism can be an issue for both younger workers under 25 and older ... Views: 1215
In flight dynamics an important concept is taught called “Attitude Indicator.” Also known by other names like Gyro Indicator, Attitude Director Indicator to name a few, this instrument is used to tell the pilot of the orientation of the aircraft with reference to the ground among other things. ... Views: 767
Healthcare quality and safety is a vital component of quality nursing care. As a result, it is detrimental to safe patient care. In a large hospital, there are a variety of stakeholders such as administrators, physicians, patients, nurses, governments, legislative bodies, professional ... Views: 1293