We’re so used to being busy that we don’t take time to think about what it means for us. Being busy helps get things done but often at too high of a price.
Altruism: Getting By with a Little Help From Our Friends
Social psychology has long wondered about the whys and wherefores of helping behavior. They’ve found that while we cannot predict altruism, we can promote general helping behavior.
Becoming a Splendid Auditorium: How Listening Brings Us Together
In the US, civil discourse has taken a backseat to arguing and hostility. What we need instead is a way of really listening to one another and standing together. The example of the Balkan people can help.
Not for Ourselves Alone: The Need to Care
November 12th would have been the 200th birthday of Elizabeth Cady Stanton. In honor of her selflessness, Not for Ourselves Alone should become our motto too.
The Power of Fear is a Curious Thing
The power of fear is driving many of our worst personal decisions and public policies. If we can find courage, maybe we can do what scares us the most.
Improve Mental Health Treatment? If Only We Would!
The latest mass shooting has renewed calls for improvements in our mental health treatment system. If only they were serious about it, much could be done.
Mother Blame: Psychology’s Shame
The field of psychology has much to answer for with regard to our work with mothers. Mother blame has been a huge mistake for us but we can do better.
The Bloom is Off the Rose and That’s OK.
Aging is a difficult process and it is made that much harder by our refusal to talk about it. We must accept that there are good parts about getting older and celebrate them.
Going to the Dogs: Life Lessons from Holly and Harmony
We can learn a lot from dogs. In a situation filled with the chasing and seeking of rabbits, two dogs taught me more about the wisdom of being mindful and letting go of preconceived notions.
Please Remember: Good Manners are the Building Blocks of Society. Thanks
It seems like rudeness has reached epidemic proportions because people have forgotten that good manners are the foundation of a good society. There are larger systemic reasons for this behavior but we all can still do our part.