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SelfGrowth video: Change Your Life in 5 Minutes or Less by Douglas E. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Happiness Quotes from SelfGrowth page for the video :“We all know that there are brief events that can change our lives forever. Winning the lottery. Meeting the love of your life.“We b ... Read on »

Can we be too perfectionistic? by Douglas E. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Happiness Painter Elizabeth Murray comments, “When I’m in the studio working, I reach a point at which I know I could stop – that the painting is fine as it is – but I feel that there’s ... Read on »

Barriers to personal growth and development: Barbara Sher on resistance by Douglas E. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Happiness Video: “What stops you from doing what you love? It’s a survival mechanism called Resistance, and it goes into alert mode any time you do something that raises anxiety.”Barbar ... Read on »

Nerds. Is it OK to have a beautiful mind? by Douglas E. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Happiness A review by The Week magazine of the book “Nerds” notes the term was used by Dr. Seuss in one of his books in 1950.“Its actual definition has had shifting boundaries, says boo ... Read on »

Relaxed about the audition by Douglas E. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Happiness Monica Raymund comments about her audition for the tv series Lie to Me: “I just knew I wasn’t going to get it, so I was so relaxed about the audition that I got it. The same t ... Read on »

Developing multiple talents – Late Bloomers by Douglas E. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Happiness From article Late Bloomers-Why do we equate genius with precocity?, by Malcolm Gladwell.Genius, in the popular conception, is inextricably tied up with precocity—doing somethi ... Read on »

Is it creative obsession or a disorder? by Douglas E. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Happiness “Are you neat? Do you like to keep everything organized, orderly and tidy? While these are great character traits in the normal course for both your work environment and your ... Read on »

Positive Psychology News Daily: In Praise of Slow by Douglas E. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Happiness The aim of life is appreciation – GK ChestertonSlow Design: making products in a sustainable way, using high-quality materials and real craftsmanship. It champions quality ove ... Read on »

Anxiety relief – overcoming social phobia by Douglas E. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Happiness If fear of rejection has led you to distance yourself from people, especially groups, there are several specific things you can do.First and foremost, you need to build a sens ... Read on »

Gina Trapani on work and life meaning and old tech by Douglas E. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Happiness Gina Trapani is a “Blogger and software developer. Commander in Chief of my one-woman army.” (@ginatrapani profile)In a New York Times interview, she talks about work and purp ... Read on »

Leadership personal development: Confidence counts more than competence by Douglas E. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Happiness From article: Confidence Wins over Smarts, by Robert Goodier, Scientific American Mind New research shows leaders are not necessarily more intelligent than the other group mem ... Read on »

Otana Jakpor – researcher and activist at 15 by Douglas E. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Happiness From article Youth’s vigor makes a strong impression in environmental hearings, By Amy Littlefield, Los Angeles Times August 26, 2009 15-year-old Otana Jakpor, left, and Carla ... Read on »

Awakening the Inner Sense – Some Methods and Meditation Objects by Douglas E. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Happiness From article: Awakening the Inner Sense – Some Methods and Meditation Objects, By Floco Tausin.What we know as our weekday is a tide of miscellaneous information which we rec ... Read on »

How to Take Criticism from Hurtful to Helpful by Douglas E. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Happiness By guest author Amber Hensley Even the best intentioned of people sometimes dole out criticism that can hurt your pride and flat out make you feel bad about yourself, especial ... Read on »

Natalie Goldberg on accessing our energy in writing by Douglas E. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Happiness “All the other rules of writing practice support that primary rule of keeping your hand moving. The goal is to allow the written word to connect with your original mind, to wr ... Read on »

Anxiety and body reactions by Douglas E. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Happiness From article: Causes of Panic Attacks, by Joe Barry McDonagh. Anxiety is a response to a danger or threat. All of its effects are aimed toward either fighting or fleeing from ... Read on »

Our developed minds can be dismissive by Douglas E. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Happiness The image is food critic Anton Ego from the movie Ratatouille [ video clip ].I was reminded of the stuffy and dour character while reading Laura Berman Fortgang’s The Little B ... Read on »

Anxiety can strike anyone by Douglas E. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Happiness Here is a brief excerpt from the article Anxiety and Panic Attacks Can Strike Anyone!, by Bertil Hjert. He thought it was just stress, he had a huge presentation to prepare fo ... Read on »

Video: Our High Sensitivity Personality by Douglas E. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Happiness This trait of high sensitivity nurtures our creativity and social activism, but also brings challenges.Psychologist Elaine Aron and others describe it as a more finely tuned n ... Read on »

Fun is okay – it’s even good for our personal growth by Douglas E. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Happiness Laura Berman Fortgang comments in The Little Book on Meaning: Why We Crave It, How We Create It:“I remember once suggesting to a client that his life could be fun. It was such ... Read on »

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