Is This the Age of Irresponsibility?
For modern civilization to flourish again, responsible people need to be burdened much less and the irresponsible individuals among us need to be held more accountable than they have been.
‘Character Disturbance’ at Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life, Page 20
The following articles are related to ‘Character Disturbance’ at Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life.
Are We Over-Medicating Ourselves?
Much of my practice over the years has involved treating individuals with significant disturbances of character. What they need most is to learn self-regulatory skills and self-discipline, but quick-fix medications rob them of the opportunity to make meaningful investments in personal development.
The Root of All Evil?
Sometimes, people truly don’t know what they’re doing when they engage in behaviors that are harmful to themselves or others. But other times, they know full well what they are doing and simply lie about it.
Getting It Right About Self-Esteem
One of the most serious misconceptions about self-esteem is that you can never have too much of it.
Empowerment Tools: Invest Your Energy Where You Have Power
Human beings have one amazing power, but one power only — the power of choice.
Empowerment Tools: Let Go of Harmful Misconceptions
Our conceptualizations of the situations we find ourselves in can not only place us at a disadvantage, but can literally do us harm.
Empowerment Tools: Don’t Threaten, Just Act
There’s no need to “red flag” action that you’re willing to take if the disturbed character won’t change. Don’t threaten, just take action.