The Power of Mindlessness
Mindfulness has received a lot of good press. Yet too much of a good thing is quite often a bad thing. There are times and places where being dumb as a brick is the smartest thing you can do.
Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life Articles in June, 2012
Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life published the following articles in June, 2012.
Not for Ourselves Alone: The Need to Care
Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony fought hard for women’s rights, but they never lived to see the end goal. They cared deeply for the plight of others and they worked hard, not for personal benefit, but because it was the right thing to do. In today’s selfish world, we would do better to follow their example.
Getting Away from It All in the Digital Age
Going on vacation used to mean being out of touch for awhile, but it turns out that many people experience less anxiety, stress and unhappiness when they remain “connected” via smartphones and other internet-enabled devices.
Our Gluttonous Age: When We Live to Eat, We Die
Instant gratification, without paying attention to the consequences, has become a way of life for many, and it costs us dearly in a variety of ways. It is about more than what we eat, but also about character development, including social awareness, taking responsibility and self-control.
United We Stand: The Power of Togetherness in ‘The Avengers’
Joss Whedon’s new movie, The Avengers, tells the story of how several superheroes became a team. The message behind their success is that individualism leaves us weak, while unity can make us strong.
What We Can Learn from Iron Man and His Father
Tony Stark (Iron Man) had a difficult relationship with his father. Although his dad loved him, Tony never believed it, and this affected him negatively. It could be that Howard Stark simply didn’t know how to be a good dad. With Father’s Day approaching, perhaps it’s time we reconsidered the fathering role, to make it better for both dads and kids.
Career Counselling for Careers in Counselling
Some people say to me “You’re a counsellor? That’s a cool job! I wish I could do that!” Others say “How can you stand listening to people whine all day?” Here is a brief sketch of what it’s like to do therapy as a career.