Summer Vacationing: No Walk in the Park
Why does it seem that going on vacation can leave us more exhausted than when we left? And what hope do we have for a truly refreshing getaway?
Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life published the following articles in July, 2013.
Why does it seem that going on vacation can leave us more exhausted than when we left? And what hope do we have for a truly refreshing getaway?
In politics, as in other areas of life, the indications are there for us to recognize lack of good character, morals and standards, yet we fail to see these warning signs, and repeatedly place our trust in people who are likely to abuse it.
The death of yet another celebrity from a drug overdose illuminates the mixed messages that our culture sends about alcohol and illegal drugs.
It shouldn’t come as a surprise when sports heroes carry their aggressive behavior out of the competition arena into daily life. Society does not demand of them to have a mature conscience or character — on the contrary, we enable aggressive personalities by valuing winning above all else.
Unmasking misconceptions about personal change is arguably more useful than teaching useful skills. With all due respect to former First Lady Nancy Reagan, let’s look at what’s wrong with her “Just Say No” slogan.
As people react to the verdict in the Trayvon Martin case, we need to keep in mind that the trial itself is only a small part of our legal system. If anything is to change, we need to look at the larger systems instead of focusing solely on the details.
The comments on tennis player Marion Bartoli’s appearance illustrate just how much women are still judged on looks instead of accomplishments.
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