Dr. Clifford N. Lazarus ••• Molly was described by her friends as a well-developed negative personality. “She’s very good at seeing the dark side of things, but she does not often detect the positive aspects of her experiences,” they observed.…
Category: Mental Health
Our Smiley Lady’s Blog: Practicing Self Compassion
Jalapeno Cheese Bread Smiley, just because it’s so yummy. The Dalai Lama says: If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion. So how about practicing self compassion? Self compassion is not to be…
Strategies for Staying Sane: Reprogramming Your Mind
Dr. Clifford N. Lazarus ••• George had been an unhappy and anxious person for most of his adult life. Finally, after many years of silently watching him suffer, his younger sister, Jennie, suggested he seek counseling and disclosed to him…
Smiley Lady’s Blog: What’s Your Report Card Look Like?
School Doors Smiley What if you wrote a report card about yourself? What if you still got a report card? With comments about your accomplishments and areas where you needed a little work. What if instead of math and language, the…
Strategies for Staying Sane: The Power of Imagery
Dr. Clifford N. Lazarus ••• Bill and Bob were good friends for many years who met while starting out as entry-level employees at a large corporation. They both developed an interest in golf and would play together regularly. Over the…
Our Smiley Lady Ruth’s Blog: Karaoke = Love for Friends
Karaoke = Incredible Love from the Audience Have you ever experienced Karaoke? I don’t mean, have you ever spent an evening in a nightclub oblivious to all goings on as you anticipate your turn and then oblivious afterwards as you…
Strategies for Staying Sane: What to Say When You Talk to Yourself
Dr. Clifford N. Lazarus ••• Charlene was very hard on herself and often put herself down. While she’d never dream of verbally abusing or even harshly criticizing others, she nevertheless thought it was perfectly acceptable to treat herself in this…
Our Smiley Lady, Ruth’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…
Need New Years Resolution Ideas? Regina Brett’s 45 life lessons + 5
Years ago! I received these life lessons as part of an email and was really moved by them. I wanted to share Regina Brett’s ideas with the travelers who come to friendlysuggestion.com, so here is her wonderful column on life…
Building Successful Relationships: Fight for a Successful Marriage
••• Marilyn and Peter’s problem was not that they tended to argue. They tore each other apart! Their arguments were vicious and extremely hurtful to both of them. Their painful, dirty fight tactics were destroying their marriage. ••• Like Peter…