••• Norman, a twice-divorced thirty-six-year-old lawyer, came for therapy. He often ran into interpersonal problems, but recently he had lost three close friendships, had a serious falling out with his parents, and his fiancée had broken off their engagement. No wonder! Norman had…
Thinking Yourself Healthy: The Tyranny of the Should
••• Al could not understand why he had no close friends. He saw himself as honest and caring. What he did not realize was that he had so many shoulds, oughts and musts that it was impossible to be around him without…
friendlysuggestions: 12 Tips for Fast, Effective Moving
I moved several months ago! It was a chore. I moved from a larger space into a smaller one. I had moved several times recently, moving from larger places to smaller ones and shedding stuff that I had collected over the…
Our Smiley Lady’s Blog: Hey, How is Your Day Going!?
Today was great! Just like Yesterday! Just like tomorrow! Just sitting here trying to think of what to write. What? What? What? can’t take my bath until I post a blog (I’m very bossy with myself). Please shop at Amazon using…
Thinking Yourself Healthy: How to Be Happier by Thinking Healthier
Dr. Clifford N. Lazarus ••• “I’m actually very pleased that Joe broke off our relationship. ” None of Elaine’s friends believed her. It was evident to them that she was really very hurt and puzzled by Joe’s behavior. By rationalizing,…
Black Bean Brownies; Healthy, Moist, and Delicious!
A while ago a friend of mine told me about making brownies with black beans. I was skeptical and thought that the idea was gross. But I am game for anything, generally, so I figured I would look around on…