Psychology is not just the study of weakness & damage; it is also the study of strength & virtue. Treatment is not just fixing what is broken; it is nurturing what is best within us. ~ Martin Seligman
The Study Of Strength And Virtue
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Ep 67. The Importance Of Rest
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Rest is something that the modern world has left in the dust as we rush to live our lives, & I’m providing the idea that being well-rested offers you a much happier & more productive life experience.
Dream In A Pragmatic Way
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Dream in a pragmatic way. ~ Aldous Huxley
Scheduling Appointments
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Don’t schedule appointments on Mondays or Fridays. At the beginning of the week, people are still getting into the groove, usually busy, and sometimes emotional. On Fridays, they’re focused on the weekend. You’ll get the best out of others during the middle of the week.
Ep 66. Misunderstood
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Teenagers complain that no one understands them. But we all feel misunderstood at times. As we age we realize that being misunderstood isn’t such a big deal. It’s more important to understand yourself.
Five Minutes Of Exercise
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Remember that five minutes of daily exercise is infinitely better than zero minutes.
Ep 65. Green Flags
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Today we’re talking about Green Flags and how it might be more effective and more fun to look for positive traits and indicators when you’re making big decisions.
Salt Was Worth Its Weight In Gold
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During Roman times, salt was worth its weight in gold and often used as currency. Soldiers were sometimes paid in salt, hence the word “salary”.
Not Merely To Survive, But To Thrive
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My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. ~ Maya Angelou
The Benjamin Franklin Effect
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If you want someone to like you, ask them to do you a small favor. It might sound backward, but studies show that if you do something nice for someone, you will like them more and want to help them again. It’s called The Benjamin Franklin Effect. According to legend, Franklin asked an enemy if he could borrow a book, then thanked him profusely. They became lifelong friends.