••• 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…
Category: Mental Health
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,…
Thinking Yourself Healthy: How You Think So Shall You Feel
Dr. Clifford N. Lazarus ••• Gina complained that she felt down or upset a lot of the time. “I have no control over the way I feel,” she said. When she learned that her thoughts were largely responsible for her feelings,…
It is Our Smiley Lady, Ruth’s Blog: Live in Anticipation
Live in Anticipation Having something to look forward to, gives your spirit such a lift. Wouldn’t it be great if, everyday, you did have that special something you were anticipating? I think we all do, but that we often don’t recognize that…
Strategies for Staying Sane: Beating Procrastination-Part 2
Dr. Clifford N. Lazarus ••• Ken’s friends kidded him about always putting things off. “If there were a Nobel Prize for procrastination,” they said, “you’d be a sure winner.” But the fact that Ken had been fired from three jobs in…
Ruth’s Blog: Begin Doing What You Want to Do, Now!
A Smiley for every occasion “Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star – and melting like a snowflake.” Marie Beyonn Ray Do you have an idea, a really…
Strategies for Staying Sane: Beating Procrastination, Part 1
Dr. Clifford N. Lazarus ••• Friday, 4:15 p. m. Glenn realizes tte grant proposal has to be in the mail today or he stands no chance. The proposal is still in outline. Can he finish it, polish it, and mail…
Strategies for Staying Sane: Beating Insomnia
Dr. Clifford N. Lazarus ••• Betty’s poor sleep habits were getting her down. She took sleeping pills and tranquilizers from time to time, but hated to rely on pills ~ especially habit-forming drugs. She was not aware that some simple…
Strategies for Staying Sane: Rapid Relaxation Methods
Dr. Clifford N. Lazarus ••• Carl used to be described as “uptight.” In fact, he was such a taut person that he suffered from chronic back pain and excruciating headaches that his doctors ascribed to tension. He was also very…