Dr. Clifford N. Lazarus ••• Ted had become so involved with his work and family that he never made an effort to get together with his two best friends from high school and college days. He missed the closeness he…
Health, Helping Others, Mental Health, SpontaneousSmiley
Our Smiley Lady: Ruth’s Experience on Multi-Tasking Losses
by Ruth Kaiser • • 0 Comments
In the coming year, I vow to be a uni-tasker. The whole idea that multitasking is wonderful and is how we should “get ahead” is absurd. Multitask and you lose the entire experience of each of the things you’ve jumbled…
Books, General, Health, Mental Health, Suggestions
Building Successful Relationships: On Effective Parenting: Part 3
by Dr. Clifford N. Lazarus • • 0 Comments
Dr. Clifford N. Lazarus ••• Steve wanted to be a good father but he made a crucial mistake. He thought that if he insulted and verbally abused his children — telling them how stupid and inept they were — this…
General, Helping Others, QuickSuggestions, SpontaneousSmiley, Suggestions
Smiley Lady’s Blog: Love, the verb
by Ruth Kaiser • • 0 Comments
Sourdough Smiley Love, the verb Love is a verb. It is a verb that takes work. One chooses to behave in loving ways: listen, empathize, show appreciation, be attentive, be giving, give more compliments and less criticisms, do the little…
Books, General, Health, Mental Health, Suggestions
Building Successful Relationships: On Effective Parenting: Part 2
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Dr. Clifford N. Lazarus ••• Brenda came from a very permissive family, whereas her husband, Robert, grew up in a very strict household. They each bad their own personal problems, but matters came to a head when they became parents…