We are surrounded by countless sources of input – friends, family, coworkers, the media, even billboards and print materials. How much of that input is based on “should”?
- You should buy this drug so you don’t get this disease.
- You
Deborah Cohen
In an earlier post, we discussed Cyber-psychology and the shallow, virtual relationships that develop in our modern, digital age. What effect does digital technology have on parenting and the family?
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Many of us go about our days in our normal routines, not consciously aware of our thoughts. How much time might you spend in a day worrying about something?
- I need this sale to go through. What if it doesn’t?
We’re often told to “go with the flow” and accept what is in the moment. Even when you have no control over the events in your life, you do have control over how you respond to them. If you become … Read more
We all participate in teamwork at some point in our lives. A family unit is a team, as is a committee, a sports group, or a group of friends. In an article in The Economist, Benjamin Voyer discusses the … Read more