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…
Category: Mental Health
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…
Ruth, Our Smiley Lady: Smiley Love in the Kitchen
Loving toast. Loving life. Hope you are, too. Up early and starving! Out to the kitchen to make toast with butter and lots of salt. That’s right. I’m not ashamed to say, “I love salt.” I also love sugar, fried…
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…
Strategies for Staying Sane: Meditation: Part 2
Dr. Clifford N. Lazarus ••• Terry entered the office, presented himself to the secretary, and sat down to await his appointment with the boss. As he waited, be closed his eyes briefly, and he used the rapid meditation method he…
It’s Our Smiley Lady Ruth’s Blog: Luck and Opportunity
Here comes opportunity knocking at Inverted Front Door Smiley Here are some of my very favorite quotes about Luck and Opportunity: • Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. – Thomas Edison •…
Strategies for Staying Sane: Meditation: Part 1
Dr. Clifford N. Lazarus ••• When Irwin was advised to learn how to use meditation to handle his stress, he scoffed at the idea. “I’ve never felt comfortable in the lotus position, ” he jeered. He also sneered that you…
Give it Your All, It’s Your Life
This was not written by me. I wish it were. But, it is a great message. I received it as an email just as you see it here. If you wrote this, let me know and I will credit you,…
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…
Our Smiley’s Blog: I Think I’ll Play Pollyanna’s Glad Game
Surgery today to hopefully restore sight to my right eye. When I first got the news about losing sight in one eye, a Gloomy Gus voice inside me (all filled with feelings of panic and sadness) couldn’t quite believe that…