MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'belief'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:02:51 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181902&cid=t_125270_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F30%2Fring-the-bells-that-still-can-ring-letting-go-of-perfectionism%2F Of all of the concerns clients bring to therapy, perfectionism can be one of the most relentless and the most difficult to overcome. It shows up under any number of guises, from the more mundane to more serious versions: “I’m not going to try to learn how to waterski because I know I won’t be any good at it.” “Anything less than an A is not a good enough grade.” “I need to punish myself for not being perfect.” Perfectionists engage in multiple problematic thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. They tend to fear failure, disapproval, and making mistakes. Sometimes they fear success. They overemphasize “shoulds” and engage in all-or-nothing thinking. They constantly pressure themselves to succeed. A shameful belief about inner “badness” often is at the core of pe... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181902 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:51:17 +0100 5181902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159199&cid=t_125270_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F25%2Fto-heal-after-an-affair-and-rebuild-the-relationship%2F “For many people, an affair is deeply traumatizing [and] some marriages can’t recover from it,” said Jason Seidel, PsyD, founder and director of The Colorado Center for Clinical Excellence in Denver. But if you decide to work on your relationship post-affair, you must accept a hard truth: Another affair can happen. This is the paradox of healing, Seidel said. Often, partners who’ve been cheated on will demand full access to their spouse’s email, cell phone records, Facebook and other accounts (or they’ll sneak around to get the access), he said. They see this as legitimate and essential to helping reestablish trust in the relationship. A common belief is “How could I ever trust you again unless you give me full access?” While this thinking is understandable, it simply doesn... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159199 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:40:21 +0100 5159199 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130816&cid=t_125270_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F15%2Fthe-amazing-power-of-the-placebo-effect%2F Placebo effects have been shown in many different areas in science.  Sometimes placebo effects have been shown to mimic or even exceed effects produced by active treatments (such as therapies or medications). The definition of placebo is an inert, inactive, fake, sham, dummy, non-therapeutic, pseudo, or spurious substance or procedure presented as a treatment for any of a number of conditions. In general, the placebo effect can be defined as a positive effect that occurs after receiving treatment (interaction, therapy, medication), even when the treatment is inert (inactive, fake). The placebo effect is a ubiquitous phenomenon.  We all experience some degree of the placebo effect on a regular basis. The power of the placebo effect is illustrated in the movie classic, The Wizard Of Oz. ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130816 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 10:31:15 +0100 5130816 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077769&cid=t_125270_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F29%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-july-29-2011%2F I think I was about 10 years old when I was astounded by my teacher writing the word “ass” on the chalkboard. She asked the class, “Do you know what assume means? It’s to make an ass out of you and me.” I didn’t get it until years later. But the phrase stuck with me. I think about it every time I wrongly assume an ambivalent email is a slight or a lack of a response is a rejection. Unconsciously, I take one misunderstanding and assume the worse. As Alanis Morissette says in her song So Unsexy, “One forgotten phone call and I’m deflated.” Often our assumptions trigger something in us that makes us feel less than. Mark Lesser of Accomplishing More by Doing Less says triggers, “can be survival patterns from past experiences, or habit... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077769 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:22:06 +0100 5077769 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050595&cid=t_125270_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FxvlvkhYrbUk%2F I have heard of vegetarians, breatharians and fruitarians before - but this week, for the first time I have had to deal with a new order - the Pastafarian (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050595 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 07:58:00 +0100 5050595 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008305&cid=t_125270_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F08%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-july-8-2011%2F The stories you tell yourself about yourself are probably not only untrue, but could be hazardous to your health. This is particularly the case where those “stories” are negative and unconscious. I’ll share a personal story to explain what I mean. When I was about 8 or 9 years old, my dad got laid-off from his job. In order to collect unemployment, he needed to show he was actively searching for a job. One week he applied for a job as a courtesy clerk for a local supermarket. He didn’t think he would actually get it nor did he really want it. He assumed being in his thirties and working in management positions prior made him overqualified. But surprise, surprise, he got the job anyway. He remembers it as one of the most embarrassing days of his life and was a... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008305 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 09:17:44 +0100 5008305 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008306&cid=t_125270_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F07%2Ftherapists-online-a-new-norm%2F Therapists, psychologists and even psychiatrists are dotting the online landscape with websites, blogs and even with their activity on social networking sites!  Has a new norm in our field been established? It’s been almost two years since the first post in my Psych Central series on the paradigm shift occurring for therapists in how we present ourselves on the web.  In October 2009, in Psychotherapists Unmasked on the Internet, I used an exchange between my psychiatrist father (of 45 years) and myself, a new Marriage and Family Therapist, to demonstrate the clash of eras and belief systems occurring.  He had given me a hard time about putting my picture up on my website several years back but in the end asked me to help him figure out how to get a website up for himself (sheepish gri... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008306 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:23:57 +0100 5008306 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008307&cid=t_125270_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F07%2Fthe-psychology-of-the-casey-anthony-trial%2F So Casey Anthony was found not guilty of murder, meaning we can go back to our everyday, regular lives. On July 5, the jury found Casey Anthony not guilty of first-degree murder, aggravated manslaughter, and aggravated child abuse (but found her guilty of four lesser, misdemeanor offenses related to her interrogations). What? You mean you “want answers” as to why she wasn’t found guilty? We all want answers in our lives. We yearn for answers. People spend years in therapy looking for answers. But life isn’t always so neat, nor does it always provide easy-to-understand answers to such a tragic series of events that led to the death of Casey Anthony’s toddler, Caylee. So the short answer is — there are no answers. You’re looking for justice in a worl... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008307 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 10:13:09 +0100 5008307 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921519&cid=t_125270_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F10%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-june-10-2011%2F One of the unexpected gifts that come when you get healthy is the sudden realization that everyone around you isn’t. Awhile back Gabrielle of the The Therapist Within talked about the black sheep of the family as being the scapegoat. Sometimes after stepping back and working on your own stuff, you realize that you were not the big problem that you thought you were. Maybe it was your parents, your friends or even your partner that unintentionally made you the big bad black sheep so that they could be okay with their own idiosyncrasies. In your light, it made their shadows not so bad. So you’ve broken away from the pack and rediscovered yourself. The question is, “How do you venture back?” It’s summertime and that may mean gathering for friend’s birthdays ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921519 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:20:58 +0100 4921519 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921521&cid=t_125270_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F09%2Fhow-our-intuitions-deceive-us-part-2-interview-with-daniel-simons%2F In part one of this interview, we began exploring the limits of human perception with Daniel Simons, a Psychology professor and co-winner of an Ig Noble prize.  This conversation is part two of that discussion. Assuming you can name only one, what is one of the most popular myths associated with attention? How about one for memory? We assume that we will automatically notice anything that appears before our eyes, regardless of what else we’re doing.  But, in reality, we’re only aware of a tiny subset of the world around us, and our awareness depends critically on the focus of our attention. Without focusing our attention, we can look without seeing.  We tend to miss unexpected objects and events because they do not attract our attention. And, without our attention, we don&#8... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921521 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:15:05 +0100 4921521 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872162&cid=t_125270_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F27%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-may-27-2011%2F I remember the first time I ever felt in control of my life. I was about 8 or 9 years old at the time and had a reoccurring nightmare about two kids chasing me down the street. When I told my dad about it he said, “You know you can control your dreams right?” He told me all I had to do was visualize what I wanted to happen in the dream before I went to sleep. Because I had the kind of faith in magic and pure wonder that only occurs in childhood, I wholeheartedly believed him. The next morning I woke up with a smile on my face. In my dream, the two kids that were chasing me finally caught up. But in their hands were melting ice-cream cones they had been trying to give me. That dream was years ago, but I will never forget it. More than teaching me how to control my dreams, it tau... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872162 Fri, 27 May 2011 10:40:45 +0100 4872162 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4820921&cid=t_125270_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F13%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-may-13-2011%2F Marketers are so good at making it sound like your problems will disappear with a sweep of their magic wand. It could be a pill, the perfect exercise machine, skin cream, a juicer or the latest gadget to cure whatever ails you. And we want to buy into the magic. It’s so easy to want to believe that life’s greatest issues can be cured with a single product or belief. But in most cases, real change takes hard work-deep in the trenches kind of hard. Sometimes we’re not ready to face that change. Believing in easy solutions can feel like an easy remedy when the truth of what we need to do is too great. Are you going through this now? Is there something you have been denying that needs your attention? Hope you’ll take some time this weekend to revisit the things in your ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4820921 Fri, 13 May 2011 12:00:01 +0100 4820921 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4753757&cid=t_125270_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F04%2F26%2F7-tips-for-coping-with-finals%2F It’s that time again if you’re a college or graduate student — time for finals. It’s also time to self-sabotage, to get in your own way in terms of effective studying. We stress out more than usual, even when we’re on top of the material, because of the anxiety surrounding test-taking. But you don’t have to stress out about final exams. You can actually do better (and feel better about your performance) if you keep the stress at bay and focus on simple study skills over the next few weeks. Here’s a few tips for coping with finals to get you started. None of these are going to be eye-opening or stuff you don’t already know… But sometimes we need to be reminded of the things we already know, to drive home their importance. 1. Schedule yo... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4753757 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:45:49 +0100 4753757 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4606013&cid=t_125270_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fmist.html You drive through it, fog lights on, and all the familiar landmarks are foreign. Only the blackness of the tar in front of you assures you that you are on the road. You slow down. You search for the familiar. You drive beyond your headlights and it is trust that propels you forward, the moving car in the wilderness of white, the waiting for protection, the begging for a clear ravine where you regain your boundaries.Your vision is dimmed in the mist. You aren't certain of what you see...or whether you'll see it in time.You stand in the fog, and the horizon has disappeared. Only the faded glow of the moon is visible. The trees are mere shadows, and your house is dark and distant, just a few feet away.But you hear in the mist. The lone whistle of a distant train. The faint crow of the pheasan... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4606013 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 10:19:00 +0100 4606013 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4532596&cid=t_125270_180_f&fid=38619&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FALifeCoachsBlog%2F%7E3%2FZ_loxP5RuIg%2F Before I kick off I have two really cool announcements to make at the bottom of this post. If you are a Life Coach that is struggling to generate as many clients as you would like. Or you’re about to embark on a career in Life Coaching and want to be beating salivating clients away with pointy sticks because you’re so busy, hang around till the end. The other is some exciting news I have about my forthcoming book NLP: Science Not Magic. ————- Have you ever read on a Life Coaching blog or heard some motivational speaker or self development guru tell you that happiness is a choice? I seem to come across this on a regular basis and it frustrates the hell out of me, because it’s crass, glib and to a large extent, inaccurate. Not to mention it’s incredibl... Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone : blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4532596 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:07:23 +0100 4532596 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4498292&cid=t_125270_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F02%2F19%2Fthink-like-a-skeptic%2F In 2009, I was a presenter at the JP Fitness Summit in Kansas City. The summit featured some of the top names in the fitness industry. Topics included any and everything fitness and nutrition related. My presentation addressed a topic that was foreign to many in attendance, “Thinking Skeptically: How to apply skepticism to the fitness industry?” Some of the participants seemed to have a hard time with this line of thought. Skepticism is rarely if ever mentioned in the popular fitness literature. The basic premise is this: learning to question and look for evidence could save fitness enthusiasts a great deal of time, money, and embarrassment. Key points from the lecture The fitness skeptic (“skeptic” is derived from the Greek skeptikos, which means “inquiring&#... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4498292 Sat, 19 Feb 2011 17:49:44 +0100 4498292 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4490012&cid=t_125270_180_f&fid=38619&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FALifeCoachsBlog%2F%7E3%2FVgTp8hGLJws%2F The recent debate that arose after the guest post on Binaural Beats got me thinking about all the self development stuff I either once believed in or was open-minded to, that I now either dismiss out of hand or have serious reservations about. The idea for a post was already taking shape in my mind when I had an exchange of e-mails with a blog reader (and she is free to name herself in the comments if she wants to) ending up with me being asked whether I believed in God and past life regression. This is a a blog on Life Coaching and self development so I doubt you have any interest in my opinion on God. But maybe you’re interested in hearing about things that are connected to the self development industry that I’ve done a volte face on since becoming a Life Coach and dealing one-on-one... Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone : blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4490012 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:45:44 +0100 4490012 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4470451&cid=t_125270_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F02%2F12%2Fare-we-rational-animals-part-2%2F This is the second in a two-part discussion about human rationality. Click to read Part 1, Are We Rational Animals?. Intelligence as a predictor of rationality Some may be surprised to learn that high levels of intelligence do not necessarily indicate high levels of rationality.  In fact, some people may rank high in intelligence while low in rationality.  There is more to sound thinking than intelligence. Below is a list of rational thinking tasks and their association with cognitive ability/intelligence from Stanovich (2010, p.221). Tasks that fail to show associations with cognitive ability Noncausal base-rate usage (Stanovich & West, 1998c, 1999, 2008) Conjunction fallacy between subjects (Stanovich & West, 2008) Framing between subjects (Stanovich & West, 2008) Anchori... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4470451 Sat, 12 Feb 2011 16:44:23 +0100 4470451 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4464542&cid=t_125270_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F02%2F11%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-february-11-2011%2F Everyone is looking for the holy grail of happiness. But what is happiness? Is it something that can be pursued? And is it something that can be sustained? It’s a discussion I have had with friends for decades. One that makes for an interesting debate, but does not give way to a single agreed upon answer. What do you think about it? What does happiness mean to you? We posed the question to our Facebook friends and learned that happiness is definitely subjective. But that in general, happiness to them means self-love, gratitude, presence and giving to others. Can you relate? To me, happiness means a lot of things. It means the knowledge that everything will be okay even during hardship. It is the freedom I have to make choices and the connection through receiving and giving love. It i... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4464542 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 12:16:42 +0100 4464542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4450332&cid=t_125270_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F02%2F08%2Fim-a-skeptic-not-a-cynic%2F “Jamie why are you so skeptical?” “Why do you have such a negative view of the world?” “You are so cynical.” I hear comments and questions such as these on a regular basis.  My answers to these questions: It is not a bad thing to be skeptical. I am not cynical (at least not most of the time). What is a skeptic? Some people believe that skepticism is the rejection of new ideas. Often people confuse “skeptic” with “cynic.” Skeptic is derived from the Greek skeptikos, which means, “inquiring” or “to look around.” The skeptic requires evidence before claims are accepted as fact (fact, not in layman terms, but fact as tentative). It is important to consider who’s making the claim, but no matter who it may be, evidence is required. The person�... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4450332 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 22:36:45 +0100 4450332 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4419197&cid=t_125270_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F01%2F31%2Fare-we-rational-animals%2F Aristotle held the belief that man is a rational animal. A growing body of research suggests otherwise. Rational: of or based on reasoning (from Webster’s New World Dictionary).  This ambiguous definition is similar to what is given by many people when asked to define rational.  This type of definition is virtually worthless as it becomes open to a plethora of interpretations.  In order to teach and express the importance of rational thinking it is imperative to precisely define the concept. What is rationality? Rationality is concerned with two key things: what is true and what to do (Manktelow, 2004).  In order for our beliefs to be rational they must be in agreement with evidence.  In order for our actions to be rational they must be conducive to obtaining our goals. Cognitive s... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4419197 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 12:52:16 +0100 4419197 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4361260&cid=t_125270_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fsearch-begins.html Yesterday we embarked on our search for a new church. We are praying, desperate and broken on our knees, that the peace that passeth understanding directs us in the way we should go. With a long history of painful church experiences behind us, we feel somewhat like we're stumbling along blindfolded. How do you recognize a healthy church? Which doctrinal points are on your "absolute" list?Did not our Lord pray, "that they may be one, even as we are one?" (John 17:22) A chorus of ecumenical voices keep harping the unity tune. What they are saying is, "Christians of all doctrinal shades and beliefs must come together in one visible organization, regardless...Unite, unite!" Such teaching is false, reckless, and dangerous. Truth alone must determine our alignments. Truth comes before unity... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4361260 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:56:00 +0100 4361260 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4285181&cid=t_125270_87_f&fid=36069&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffrankiespeakingfrankly.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fmotivated-to-do-good.html We I said in my last post that my next post would be about biomass gasification as opposed to mass burn incineration - well that one will just have to wait a few more days because I watched Julian Assange's interview with John Humphrey's last night and it prompted me to write this post instead.The part of his interview that I really like is about 20 minutes in when Assange was questioned by Humphrey's regarding his relationship with the world, his response as to the suggestion of him as some sort of a messianic figure (like it was some sort of a crime - which I find ironic since the members of Christian church are forever trying to become more Christlike and even part of the body of Christ). When asked somewhat accusingly 'So you want to change the world?', Assange replied, without any hes... Frankie Speaking Frankly blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4285181 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 09:41:00 +0100 4285181 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4142807&cid=t_125270_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F11%2F07%2F7-things-ive-learned-in-7-years-of-marriage%2F A little while ago, my wife and I celebrated seven years of marriage. While ours is a good, healthy relationship, it’s also had its share of ups and downs like any other. With half of all marriages seemingly doomed to failure, here are seven things I’ve learned so far from being married. It may help to know that neither of us have been married previously, and we both entered into our marriage with an understanding about the commitment that a marriage — for it to last — takes. So all of the things I’ve learned are based upon the belief that marriage is a serious, long-lasting commitment — not a reason to throw a party, or to “try on” new relationships for awhile. Many of the tips below work not just for marriage, but any long-term, committed r... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4142807 Sun, 07 Nov 2010 14:55:58 +0100 4142807 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4065417&cid=t_125270_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F10%2F13%2Fdo-you-still-have-a-security-blanket%2F Do you still have your favorite blanket, pillow, or plush toy from your childhood? If you do, don’t fear — you’re amongst good company. Our partner LiveScience has the story by examining the data that drives our need to keep these reminders from our childhood. We believe these objects hold something of greater value to us than just their outward appearance or physical properties. Scientists call this belief “essentialism.” Essentialism is why we don’t feel the same about replacing a lost object, whether it be our wedding ring, a toy from our childhood, or our cherished iPhone. The new object loses that emotional attachment the original had. That’s one of the reasons some of us hang on to those childhood toys or objects — they hold an emotiona... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4065417 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 09:00:04 +0100 4065417 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018216&cid=t_125270_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F09%2F30%2Fhoward-sterns-endless-psychotherapy%2F Howard Stern, the ubiquitous satellite radio talk-show host, is big proponent of psychotherapy. He has noted how he’s been in psychotherapy three times a week for the past few decades, much like Woody Allen. But what kind of psychotherapy is Howard Stern in? And why does it seem endless? This type of intensive, long-term psychotherapy is almost always psychoanalysis — a specific type of psychotherapy that focuses on how a person’s unconscious conflicts impact a person’s everyday functioning. People who undergo psychoanalysis almost always meet with their analyst 2 to 3 times a week, every week, for years on end. Howard Stern has said he sees his analyst 3 times a week, but sometimes feels like he would like to cut down to twice a week. Psychoanalysis is considered a... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018216 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 17:33:38 +0100 4018216 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4003465&cid=t_125270_180_f&fid=38619&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FALifeCoachsBlog%2F%7E3%2FopAI-_GCPHI%2F I ‘met’ Roy Naim on Twitter about 12 months ago, maybe a tad longer now. I was immediately impressed by this guy that talked to just about everybody and anybody. It seemed that Champagne had stolen the word Bubbly off him. The more I got to know him the more I got to admire him, and that was before he became a client. Once I started working with him I was in awe. Here was a guy that had overcome all sorts of crap in his life and he was really only interested in ONE thing,  how he could help others. We only had 3 sessions together and I had to talk slowly to fill those because Roy is a human dynamo, the Energizer Bunny. Point him in the right direction and he is off on a mission and nothing can stop him, or even slow him down. I have been on his case for a while now, hassling, haran... Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone : blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4003465 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 15:33:47 +0100 4003465 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3987055&cid=t_125270_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fto-change-patient-behavior-change-how-you-talk-to-them%2F2010.09.20 According to Marshall Becker, PhD, MPH, a one-time professor of mine and prime mover behind the Health Belief Model (HBM), four things must be in place for health behavior change to occur. I am paraphrasing here:  A person has to know that they have a particular health condition. A person has to believe that having said health condition is bad. A person must perceive the benefits of behavior change to outweigh the difficulties of behavior change. There must be a “call to action” to spark the change. Absent any one of these steps and the likelihood that behavior change will occur is diminished. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Mind The Gap* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3987055 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 02:19:26 +0100 3987055 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3976733&cid=t_125270_180_f&fid=38619&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FALifeCoachsBlog%2F%7E3%2F2hEnRnmn6Ls%2F Think about the one thing that you’d like to achieve in your life that you think is unrealistic and you’ll never get round to? Now ask yourself what exactly is it that makes you think it really is so unrealistic and out of reach? Do you think you’re too old? Or maybe you don’t have time, enough money, enough education or even enough dedication? I’m guessing it’s a shortage of something, because people often think they don’t have enough, except when it comes to excuses for not being who they can be. Then, there is never a shortage. The following post is one I wrote a couple of years ago. I have rewritten it so some extent and I make no apologies whatsoever for repeating it here now. If you read this, ALL of it,  you cannot, presuming they are physi... Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone : blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3976733 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:16:41 +0100 3976733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3946723&cid=t_125270_180_f&fid=38619&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FALifeCoachsBlog%2F%7E3%2FKaRB5FW1mdM%2F When I decided to trial my weekend ‘any other business’ posts I decided to throw them open to guest posts too. Shortly after I received an e-mail from Cathy Dean from  Colour Your Thinking with the post you are about to read suggesting it may be suitable. Unfortunately it isn’t, because this is the kind of post that shouldn’t be treated lightly or buried on low traffic days, because even though Cathy is self-effacing and pokes fun at herself the issue itself is an important one and deserves as much exposure as possible. Before you high tail it at the end, if you have read How To Be Rich and Happy I have set up a very short 6 question survey and I would love your thoughts. We are considering having the audio version produced and really want as much feedback as possi... Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone : blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3946723 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:44:19 +0100 3946723 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3933116&cid=t_125270_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F09%2F03%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-september-3-2010%2F I have a confession to make. Sometimes late at night I’ll catch an infomercial or two. It’s a silly obsession I have. One that my husband can’t understand. But it’s not the products themselves that make me intrigued. I’m drawn to what it does to the people who use them. Wouldn’t it be great to make your life perfect with a blink of an eye, a swipe of a magic wand? I think that’s what makes me glued to the screen. There’s something so attractive about the belief that the right food, exercise equipment or program will somehow drastically change your life for the better. But then I turn the TV off. Because I know it’s Hollywood and I know that real life is filled with emotional storms, depression and difficulty. And that real lasting chang... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3933116 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:41:32 +0100 3933116 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3913269&cid=t_125270_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F08%2Fjoy-comes.html Lamentations 3 - God poured on the trouble and hard times. BUT, there's one other thing I am remembering that gives me a grip on hope: God's loyal love couldn't have run out, His merciful love couldn't have dried up. They're created new every morning. How great your faithfulness! I'm sticking with God (I say it over and over). He's all I've got left.  God proves to be good to the man who passionately waits, to the woman who diligently seeks. It's a good thing to quietly hope, quietly hope for help from God. It's a good thing when you're young to stick it out through the hard times. When life is heavy and hard to take, go off by yourself. Enter the silence. Bow in prayer. Don't ask questions: Wait for hope to appear. Don't run from trouble. Take it full-face. The "worst" is never the w... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3913269 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 02:58:00 +0100 3913269 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3907811&cid=t_125270_180_f&fid=38619&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FALifeCoachsBlog%2F%7E3%2FomEMYj5x_ZE%2F When I’m working with a life coaching client on values it’s crucial before I try and work out the hierarchy I understand what each values means to them Even though every word has at least one literal translation in the English language, we also have a tendency, to put our own interpretation on what any particular word means to us. Freedom is a great example of this. I could say to you “I think freedom is absolutely crucial” and you may nod your head sagely and agree with my undoubtedly wise words. The only thing is, I may be talking about financial freedom and you may be thinking of freedom to bear arms, or freedom to travel, or freedom of the press, or freedom to worry sheep. Depending on what’s important to you, you will spin the word to meet your expectations and we’ll o... Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone : blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3907811 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:10:03 +0100 3907811 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3881103&cid=t_125270_180_f&fid=38619&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FALifeCoachsBlog%2F%7E3%2F1QK0CuHesC8%2F My co-author of How To Be Rich and Happy, John Strelecky sent me this post yesterday to publish on the How To Be Rich and Happy blog. On reflection we both thought it better that it receive a wider audience. It’s not an uplifting tale, but it is one worth telling as suicide amongst teens is the third leading cause of death in the US and quite frankly, that should be unacceptable. I have really struggled with an image because I’m not sure a cartoon is appropriate. Then again, I’d rather this be a post that inspires you to act in any way you can,  than one that makes you depressed. My sincere condolences and best wishes go out to the boys family. ——————————- I was supposed to have a meeting yesterday with a friend... Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone : blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3881103 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 04:01:39 +0100 3881103 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3805876&cid=t_125270_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F07%2F30%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-july-30-2010%2F Boy where did July go? It’s hard to believe there’s just one more month left in summer. Being that we’re more than half way through 2010, it’s a great time to reflect. Have you thought about your New Year’s resolutions and life goals lately? I have. In fact, it’s all I have been thinking about recently. I’ve been wrestling with the battle between accepting the present while working on improving myself for the future. What stirred up this sudden focus on self-reflection? I’m enrolled in an online writing course and something the instructor said really hit home. She said that our unconscious drives our behavior and this includes how we treat others, ourselves and even how we write. In fact, if we are not aware of it, it can sabotage our life. T... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3805876 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:29:46 +0100 3805876 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3784307&cid=t_125270_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F07%2F23%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-july-23-2010%2F It’s weird writing the date on today’s, “Best of Our Blogs.” Why? Because July 23rd is my birthday. It’s scary to think a whole year passed by. And what’s worse is that in light of another year gone by, it’s all too easy to ask those daunting, won’t-get-you-anywhere type of questions. Things like, “What have I really accomplished in a year?” or, “Why haven’t I reached all of my dreams yet?” Ever since I was a kid, I would view birthdays as a rite of passage, a way to measure this year against the one before. And that would inevitably lead to disappointment. Weighing all the ups and downs in one’s past is difficult, if not impossible to compare with the present. Somehow the past always seems more perfect. Wh... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3784307 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:53:28 +0100 3784307 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3776439&cid=t_125270_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F07%2F21%2F4-steps-to-free-yourself-from-limiting-beliefs%2F Psychologist and mental health blogger Elisha Goldstein quotes a favorite author of mine, Don Miguel Ruiz, in his post “4 Steps to Getting Free from Limiting Beliefs”: “You see everything is about belief, whatever we believe rules our existence, rules our life.” I’ve been using Ruiz’s book, “The Four Agreements,” to help me process the beliefs of others, especially toward me (i.e. “people who struggle from depression are lazy”). But Elisha is right when he explains that the beliefs we hold about ourselves are just as disabling and disempowering as the ones other folks hold about us. He writes: Of course, whatever we believe colors the lenses of how we see the world and our very next interaction. If we believe we can’t give t... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3776439 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:58:24 +0100 3776439 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3767351&cid=t_125270_180_f&fid=38619&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FALifeCoachsBlog%2F%7E3%2FkRsQE3D2hK0%2F I wrote a post last week for the How To Be Rich and Happy site called ‘Pay It Forward’. It was inspired by the actions of GM Baker who after reading her copy of How To Be Rich and Happy then wrote a message inside the cover saying: “If you find this book, the it is meant for you. When it changes your life, like it did mine, please pass it on” – GM Baker 7/01/10 She then took a photo of it and left the book in the seat pocket on her flight for somebody else to find and benefit from. One of the things we all require to make positive lasting change, is belief. Belief that it’s not just possible to change, but that we can actually implement and make that change happen. When clients first sign up with me for Life Coaching I’ll often want them to set the bar on their expectatio... Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone : blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3767351 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:14:59 +0100 3767351 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3767122&cid=t_125270_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F07%2F19%2Fintroducing-the-therapist-within%2F I’m pleased to introduce The Therapist Within, a blog about psychotherapy by Gabrielle Gawne-Kelnar. Gabrielle is a psychotherapist who comes to us from Sydney, Australia, and I’m hoping her perspective from a different country and culture on psychotherapy will bring us new insights into the therapy process and the different ways it is practiced. But I’ll let Gabrielle speak for herself: A central part of my work as a therapist is a belief that everyone has their own answers, and their own unique solutions to the challenges in their lives, hidden somewhere inside them — it’s just that sometimes these answers can be hard to see. So, together, we’re embarking on a kind of quest here. A quest for questions. For curious keys that might help unlock some of the answer... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3767122 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:00:49 +0100 3767122 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3737234&cid=t_125270_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fafter-storm.html In the dark of the midnight,Have I oft hid my face;While the storm howls above me,And there's no hiding place;'Mid the crash of the thunder,Precious Lord, hear my cry;"Keep me safe 'til the storm passes by."Till the storm passes over, till the thunder sounds no more,Till the clouds roll forever from the sky;Hold me fast, let me stand in the hollow of Thy hand,Keep me safe till the storm passes by.Many times Satan whispers,"There is no need to try;For there's no end of sorrow,There's no hope by and by";But I know Thou art with me,And tomorrow I'll rise;Where the storms never darken the skies.When the long night has ended,And the storms come no more,Let me stand in Thy presence.On that bright, peaceful shore.In that land where the tempestNever comes, Lord may IDwell with Thee when the storm ... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3737234 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:47:00 +0100 3737234 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3652469&cid=t_125270_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F06%2F11%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-june-11-2010%2F There’s a side of us that we want to keep from the rest of the world. We put our best face forward while hiding the parts of ourselves we deem too unlovable to reveal to outsiders. Sometimes we do it out of fear of being rejected and other times we do it out of habit. For example, can you count the number of times today when someone asked how you were doing and you automatically answered “fine” even when you didn’t feel that way? Maybe it’s our society that values doing so or maybe we don’t believe that others can hold our own truth. We all have hidden our true selves at one time or another, yet I can’t help but wonder at what expense? Being honest about who we are and what situation we are in good or bad, may have a positive effect on others as we... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3652469 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:00:13 +0100 3652469 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3648496&cid=t_125270_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fknowledge-vs-certainty-in-medicine%2F2010.06.10 “I don’t want knowledge. I want certainty!” — David Bowie, from Law (Earthlings on Fire) If there’s a trait among humans that seems universal, it appears to be an unquenchable thirst for certainty. It is likely to be a major force that drives people into the arms of religion, even radical religions that have clearly irrational views, such as the idea that flying planes into large buildings and killing thousands of people is a one-way ticket to heaven. However, this craving for certainty isn’t expressed only by religiosity. As anyone who accepts science as the basis of medical therapy knows, there’s a lot of the same psychology going on in medicine as well. This should come as no surprise to those committed to science-based medicine because there is a profound conflict... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3648496 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:00:54 +0100 3648496 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3633639&cid=t_125270_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FrmNzgpiba3Y%2F Image courtesy of W. Roberts Hocus pocus In the movies we have all seen witches cursing people and turning their lives to hell but did you know that humans curse each other and force each other to live miserably without noticing? In a movie all a witch has to do is to speak some words like hocus pocus and the curse starts working. In the real world this happens in very similar manner. In this article I will tell you about psychological curses, how they affect your life and how to prevent others from cursing you. A few things you need to know about the human mind: Before you understand how a psychological curse works you need to know few concepts about the operation of the human mind: • We get what we focus on: If you believe that you are a loser your mind will filter all memories that pr... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3633639 Sun, 06 Jun 2010 02:41:16 +0100 3633639 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3603651&cid=t_125270_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F05%2F27%2Fdo-you-think-you-smell-olfactory-reference-syndrome%2F Do you think you smell? Well, if we assume for a moment that you actually don’t smell or emit some sort of stinky odor, you’re like most people. In this modern world where many don’t think twice about showering each and every day, our bodies often have little chance to work up any kind of odor. However, if you’re amongst a small group of people who think they smell even when they don’t, then you might be suffering from Olfactory Reference Syndrome. Olfactory Reference Syndrome is a “new” syndrome coined by researchers who’ve discovered that amongst people who think they smell bad — even when they don’t — suicidal thinking and behavior is rampant. And it’s no wonder — if you think you smell bad and others are not... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3603651 Thu, 27 May 2010 13:37:40 +0100 3603651 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3577593&cid=t_125270_136_f&fid=39025&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Feverythingchangesbook%2F%7E3%2F6TxntNqhFdE%2Fcancer-affirmations In response to my post Power of Realistic vs Power of Positive Thinking, H Lee D (aka Heather) left the comment that she’s always spoken about her cancer in the past tense. She said “I had cancer” even before she was cancer free.  This kind of language isn’t for me and isn’t found in my book Everything Changes.  I’ve never been in remission and pretending to be is medically inaccurate and too far from the emotional reality of my life.  Plus, I’ve never seen scientific evidence that our minds or our language can change the biomachanics of our tumors. But Heather is one smart cookie, who has left dozens of insightful comments on my blog and sparked incredible conversations. So I wanted to better understand why she speaks in the past tense and asked he... Everything Changes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3577593 Tue, 18 May 2010 19:02:06 +0100 3577593 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3552522&cid=t_125270_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F05%2Fgolden-ticket.html The devil, who has for the most part ignored you up to that point since you weren't a threat, starts to take notice. And so do other people. Believers and unbelievers alike may become your adversaries. Remember what happened to the boy David when he decided to fight Goliath? His brother attacked him angrily. Then Saul, the king, challenged him, "You're just a boy." Then Goliath himself mocked David. In that moment, David had no supporters except the Lord. Get in the battle and see what happens. ~Tim Haring, April 30th devotional for Faithwalkers journal, available in it's entirety hereThis has definitely been my experience. At certain points along this difficult road, as I follow God like a blind woman down a path I didn't choose that leads to a destination I am totally unsure of, I have f... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3552522 Mon, 10 May 2010 17:35:00 +0100 3552522 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542602&cid=t_125270_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhealth-and-medicine-scientific-or-miraculous%2F2010.05.06 I was recently listening to an audiobook about diet, written and read by a “famous” doctor who gets people healthy through dietary changes. Since my podcast pushes me a little into the mainstream (more than this blog does), I thought it would be good to hear what the “average” person is reading about health. Plus, I am not exactly the most compliant patient when it comes to diet, so I thought I could possibly get something out of it personally. I did my best to listen with an open mind, ignoring what I thought were gimmicks and trying to glean the valuable information from what this doctor was saying. I had to stop, however, before finishing the book. It wasn’t the content so much that gave me cause to feel the desire to smash my iPod, it was the hype. The author was constantly u... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542602 Fri, 07 May 2010 01:00:29 +0100 3542602 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3529994&cid=t_125270_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F05%2Fhealing.html You cause the lame to walk You open lips to talk You calm the storms at night You turn the dark to light My saviormy healerredeemerthat is who You arecreatormy makermy fatherthat is who You are ~ Desperation Band, Who You Are ~I remember the time surrounding my original diagnosis with cancer vividly. I remember being very uncomfortable with God as Healer for a very long time. After all, I still - 2 years later - have cancer. I am not healed. It hasn't been dramatic. We read in Matthew 17 this week in church - the healing of the lepers. When I look down at my body, I still don't see the healing. But I guess I will start walking, as the lepers did, before the healing is evident. Trusting He is who He says He is.There is powerful evidence of healing in the sum total of everything God has done... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3529994 Tue, 04 May 2010 09:45:00 +0100 3529994 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3449216&cid=t_125270_180_f&fid=38619&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FALifeCoachsBlog%2F%7E3%2Fy199L101EG0%2F I’ve never done a life coaching case study before, largely because it’d never crossed my mind until somebody recently suggested it. Even then I was doubtful because there are obvious client confidentiality issues and I wasn’t even sure I could make one interesting to read. The latter reason evaporated when talking to a client recently. She had me literally begging her to let me put her under the microscope and use her story as an example in demonstrating that we’re all greater than we often think we are. The thing is I don’t think she even realizes how amazing her achievements are and how much courage she demonstrated. She was just getting on with her life in the only way she knew how. Jean e-mailed me in early February. She had just read ‘Don’t Ask Stupid Questions’ (click... Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone : blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3449216 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 02:13:00 +0100 3449216 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3425096&cid=t_125270_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fmy-burning-bush.html Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful;but his delight is in the law of the Lord,and in His law he meditates day and night.He shall be like a treeplanted by the rivers of water, hat brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper. ~ Psalm 1 ~Across the road, down the valley, where the trees grow tall next the little silver thread of Big Elk Creek, there is one lone birch that shimmers every evening in the sunset. Through March and April, this tree of diamonds delights my soul every day as I go through the hard work of keeping children content and cooking dinner, all at the same time. It is by far the most difficult hour of the day for m... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3425096 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:06:00 +0100 3425096 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3227831&cid=t_125270_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F02%2F01%2Fare-antidepressants-really-that-ineffective%2F The more researchers delve into the research behind antidepressants — the class of drugs commonly prescribed to treat depression — the more they find that perhaps the majority of antidepressants’ treatment effect is based upon the simple belief that the drug will help. Newsweek’s Sharon Begley has a lengthy article discussing the growing body of evidence that calls into question decades’ worth of prescriptions. It’s a story that we’ve covered previously, that TIME covered nearly a year ago, and that Therese Borchard had a response to. It seems to be journalists’ favorite “go to” story now in mental health, because there’s a black-and-white controversy — do antidepressants work or don’t they? People mistakenly be... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3227831 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:10:49 +0100 3227831 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3194051&cid=t_125270_180_f&fid=38619&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FALifeCoachsBlog%2F%7E3%2Flhg_fMGYv3M%2F I was floating on a magnificent cruise liner somewhere in the Caribbean Sea. My gorgeous new bride was by my side as I sipped my rather camp, but luscious Strawberry Daiquiri and basked in the golden tropical sun. I gazed at the crashing waves and the endless expanse of azure ocean and thought to myself “It really doesn’t get much better than this” With that I put my drink down, lay back and picked up my book and continued to read ‘Take It Like A Man’, the autobiography of Boy George. And then I was hit by the bombshell. George Michael is GAY! George what are you saying mate? You can’t possibly print something so obviously untrue and libelous. In my haste to sit up I knocked my drink over and scrambled to stop the red syrupy sweet liquid running over my Walkman, watch and a... Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone : blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3194051 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:44:42 +0100 3194051 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3182221&cid=t_125270_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F01%2F18%2F13-myths-of-schizophrenia%2F Schizophrenia is one of those mental disorders that many people seem to confuse with something else, such as multiple personality disorder. It’s a very simple yet very terrifying condition, characterized by usually having a combination of hallucinations and delusions. Hallucinations can involve any of your five senses, but in schizophrenia, usually involves seeing or hearing things that aren’t really there (like hearing other people’s voices inside your head telling you to do something you don’t want to). Delusions are a false belief in something, such as the CIA is out to get you. Many of us hear voices in our heads, but usually it’s our own voice acting as our conscious (”You really shouldn’t eat that second piece of cake!”). That’s n... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3182221 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:31:17 +0100 3182221 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3167460&cid=t_125270_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FQhVfZeBtE8Y%2F “My sponsor was a living damper on my intolerance. But even more, he told me that it would be all right for me to doubt God, that A.A. was not a religious program and, to belong, I did not have to adhere to any set of beliefs. “He suggested that for me a good starting point [...] (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3167460 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:01:09 +0100 3167460 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3164012&cid=t_125270_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fhearing-call.html The naked wood, bare and brittle and dry, is as much a part of the tree's life as the sap's rising in the spring. The Lord is still in charge, still moving in mysterious ways even when He gives the enemy of our souls permission to trouble us...To ask why implies a conviction that there is a reason somewhere. Somebody must be responsible for this.~ A Path Through Suffering: Discovering the Relationship between God's Mercy and Our Pain, Elisabeth ElliotDid you know I was a librarian? For 8 years? It was my first job - a volunteer position my mother finagled for me at the local public library at the age of 12. I learned Dewey Decimal, card cataloging, and became intimately (and fearfully) familiar with the dusty, cob-webbed annex in the attic of a century old building on our town's tiny Main ... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3164012 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:56:00 +0100 3164012 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3153675&cid=t_125270_180_f&fid=38619&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FALifeCoachsBlog%2F%7E3%2F5ufpxirJiNY%2F A few months ago I was sat in my office one evening beavering away like Barry the Bustling Beaver when my wife walked into the room. She stood at the door without saying anything and I glanced up to see her giving me one of her ‘special looks’ “What’s up?” I asked rather suspiciously. She looked at the clock above my head and then back at me. Then at the clock again and then back at me.  Then once more the clock and me. Then with a tilt of the head and raised eye brows she asked: “I thought you were a Life Coach. How is this any different to when you were working all hours of the night and day when you were in sales?” I glanced sheepishly at the clock and realized it was past 9.00pm and I was still ‘working’ I gulped inwardly for a moment, struggling to come up with a le... Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone : blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3153675 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:10:14 +0100 3153675 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2977618&cid=t_125270_180_f&fid=38619&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FALifeCoachsBlog%2F%7E3%2FD6AERw5ecqY%2F I have lots of free money to give away, would you like some? Yeh, of course you would, it’s a no brainer, who doesn’t like free money, but how much do you want? $10 million, $50 million, $100 million maybe? Or perhaps you don’t want to appear greedy and you’re prepared to settle for a couple of million, just to keep the wolf and the IRS from the door. There is however, one small catch to this magnanimous offer. I want to know what you want the money for and if you can’t tell me to my total and complete satisfaction, the deal is off. Maybe you’d confidently inform me it’s to pay off your mortgage, buy a fancy car or even a fleet of fancy cars, retire early, put the kids through college or start your own business. But if you gave me any answers like that I’d smile benignly, s... Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone : blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2977618 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:01:41 +0100 2977618 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2894477&cid=t_125270_87_f&fid=36069&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffrankiespeakingfrankly.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F10%2Fcall-to-action.html I have not blogged for a while. Reason being I have so many things going round my mind I wasn't sure which issue to write about first, and of course it all takes time, which is forever in short supply.This post explains a fundamental belief that I have recently consolidated that underlies many of my motivations, and other posts that I wish to write, hence I decided this would be the best place to start.This is my belief:It is the inaction of the good that allows the bad to happen.Put it another way:'Minding your own business' or 'turning a blind eye' makes you guilty of the bad that occurs, that could have otherwise been avoided with your intervention.When talking of all the bad things that happen in this world, many people conclude that there is no God, or at least not a loving God. My hu... Frankie Speaking Frankly blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2894477 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:14:00 +0100 2894477 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2832433&cid=t_125270_180_f&fid=38619&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FALifeCoachsBlog%2F%7E3%2FO1sx-pVPSJE%2F I got the following e-mail today from Lord Johnny of Truant and I asked him for permission to reproduce it here for you: “I’d like to set up some more coaching in the near future. Things have really, really picked up and a month from now, I may well be signing and dancing for joy. At that point, I need to work on getting my house in order and organizing tasks, priorities, and goals. I’m doing well, but I’m scattered and starting to get a bit frazzled.” Now let me say first and foremost, I love Johnny Truant! He makes me laugh, and what he has done over the last few months has been nothing short of astounding. In all sorts of financial difficulties (publicly documented  on his blog by the way, I’m not breaching client confidentiality) though property investm... Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone : blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2832433 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:18:13 +0100 2832433 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2720008&cid=t_125270_180_f&fid=38619&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FALifeCoachsBlog%2F%7E3%2Fwvfv3b63_kg%2F The best part of twenty years ago there was a lot of hype around the book ‘Chaos’ by  James Gleick. I’d just read the brilliant Richard P Feynman autobiography ‘Surely You’re Joking Mr Feynman’ which to this day is still one of my favorite autobiographies, and fancied myself as a bit an amateur science buff. However, I don’t think I got more than a third of the way through ‘Chaos’ before I realized I was bored, had no idea what Gleick was blathering on about and it was time to beat a hasty retreat. Like Superstring Theory and A Brief History of Time, Chaos looked cool on my bookshelf, but as far as great reads go it was about on a par with Lowes paint catalogue. I can’t remember much about Chaos other than there was a butterfly in it and it was hanging around the Amazo... Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone : blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2720008 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:05:43 +0100 2720008 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2671064&cid=t_125270_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FF_GBdUOvW5s%2Fmy-alzheimers-mantra.html Each morning when I wake up, and right after I brush my teeth.I look in the mirror and say,I am not Alone.I am the One.I am an ALZHEIMER'S caregiver.Somehow these words always brings a smile to my face. They send me into my day with a positive attitude.Each night before I get into bed, I brush my teeth.When I finish, I look into the mirror and say,I am not Alone.I am the One.I am an ALZHEIMER'S caregiver.These words empower me. They bring into focus my vision and my mission.I will be writing shortly about two days in my life that changed me. The day when I realized--I was not alone.The day when I realized--I was the One.Along with these realizations, I came to the realization that I had accepted Alzheimer's into my life.I decided that acceptance was a good thing, but it was not enough. I f... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2671064 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:43:53 +0100 2671064 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2621853&cid=t_125270_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F07%2F20%2F10-tips-for-getting-it-done-today%2F Procrastination is something most people have had to deal with at some point in their lives. We put things off, especially things that are boring, lengthy, drudgery, or might challenge us in some unexpected or unforseen way. It’s not that we don’t think we can do it (although for some people, that’s indeed a thought that enters their mind); it’s more often the case that we know we can do it, we just don’t want to. Procrastination can be beaten through some simple tips — by becoming more aware of the self-defeating thoughts you’re telling yourself about doing the task, and by becoming better organized. Although the tips are easy, putting them into use takes practice and repetition. Don’t get discouraged if you don’t succeed at first; ju... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2621853 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:38:07 +0100 2621853 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2447697&cid=t_125270_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F05%2F30%2Fwhy-we-believe-medical-myths%2F Why do we keep clinging to myths, even when research or other facts tell us the myths aren’t true? That’s the question posed by Newsweek’s Sarah Kliff, discussing a new book put out by Vreeman and Carroll, who blow away 66 new medical myths in their new book, Don’t Swallow Your Gum! The research offers only a few answers as to why we keep believing things like we must drink 8 glasses of water a day (myth) and the belief that vitamin C helps cure the common cold (myth): The body of research on belief formation is relatively sparse. One expert in the field, York University psychologist James Alcock, admits that it’s difficult to trace where beliefs start. “Even as individuals we usually can’t explain where beliefs come from,” says Alcock, who... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2447697 Sat, 30 May 2009 14:48:10 +0100 2447697 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2463344&cid=t_125270_180_f&fid=38619&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FALifeCoachsBlog%2F%7E3%2Fz8o-9LqMvjA%2F Firstly, let me kick off by again saying thanks! I got a number of e-mails and some very kind words in the comments about Ellie. It’s really weird because I know some people will be thinking “What’s all the fuss about, it’s only a dog?” And I really get that, because if you have never been a dog (or cat) owner, it’s difficult to comprehend. Anyway enough of that, because today I have a guest post from my very own personal trainer and dispenser of pain, Mr. Ron Betta I like Ron. Not just because he hasn’t got much more hair than I have, he loves dogs and always laughs at my jokes whilst saying, “that’s funny” presumably just in case I was in any doubt what the strange noise coming from his throat was, but also because he’s is fiercely honest, loyal and determined. Quit... Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone : blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2463344 Thu, 28 May 2009 14:38:50 +0100 2463344 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442924&cid=t_125270_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F05%2F25%2Fdo-you-have-to-suffer-when-you-have-pain%2F I’ve read many many reports documenting the experiences of people who have pain.  From medical to physiotherapy to occupational therapy to nursing, without distinction the phrase that leaps from the page is ‘The patient suffered a [insert pain problem here]‘.  Sigh. My question is, does suffering inevitably accompany pain?  Really? What about the pain that accompanies winning a marathon?  The pain that accompanies birth? That blissful pain that goes along with a really vigorous massage? If you go into Wikipedia, you’ll find this definition: Suffering, or pain,[1] is an individual’s basic affective experience of unpleasantness and aversion associated with harm or threat of harm…  The word suffering is sometimes used in the narrow sense of physical pa... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442924 Sun, 24 May 2009 22:45:05 +0100 2442924 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2463418&cid=t_125270_180_f&fid=38613&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stevepavlina.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F05%2Fcreating-a-belief-board%2F When you set a new goal, an important step on the road to achieving that goal is to gain the belief that you will get there. If you don’t believe you’ll succeed, then some parts of you will resist your goal, and your progress will be frustratingly slow. In order to believe you’ll succeed, you must believe your goal is possible for you, and you must also believe that you’re actually going to reach your destination. If you don’t believe your goal is possible for you, you’ll block yourself. If you believe it’s possible but you don’t believe you’ll realistically get there, you’ll block yourself.  Beliefs exist at the subconscious level, so they typically operate below the level of conscious awareness. But you can witness their effe... Steve Pavlina's Personal Development Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2463418 Mon, 18 May 2009 20:45:48 +0100 2463418 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2365125&cid=t_125270_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F04%2F24%2Fmarriage-emphasizes-commitment%2F A new research article that we published today sheds some light on why and how relationships change after two people go from being in a relationship to being in a marriage. Both types of relationships value the belief that your partner is there to help you grow into that person that you aspire to be. The belief that your partner helps you to better live up to your commitments and responsibilities was only found in more satisfied marriages, however. This belief wasn’t found as important in non-marital relationships (which is not surprising, since marriage is the epitome of a commitment one can make to another person). The research also found that for dating couples, the relationship itself tends to revolve around whether things are moving forward: Happiness with a partner depends on w... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2365125 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:47:25 +0100 2365125 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2256069&cid=t_125270_87_f&fid=34825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wesleyjsmith.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F03%2Fshould-i-have-mentioned-that-bush-dared.html I am applauded and criticized for my comments about President Obama's rescission of the Bush "alternative method" executive order over at Belief Net--from the version of the criticism I posted on the First Things blog, which contained slightly different language than I put here on the same topic. Thus, David Gibson wrote:Why didn't Obama say more about the promise of adult stem cells--and do something to promote that promise? He said that the administration will support "promising research of all kinds, including groundbreaking work to convert ordinary human cells into ones that resemble embryonic stem cells." And yet his executive order yesterday also revoked Executive Order 13435 of June 20, 2007, which provided federal backing for promising adult stem cell research. At First Things, Wes... Secondhand Smoke blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2256069 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:45:00 +0100 2256069 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2194865&cid=t_125270_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F02%2F18%2Fdepression-peeking-over-the-cliff%2F Anyone who’s had depression even once has to be aware of it creeping into their lives once more. Will it hit like a ton of bricks? Will it slide in from the back door? Everyone’s experiences are probably different, and particular to their patterns and diagnosis. One thing’s for sure. It’s still out there. This isn’t meant to scare you, making you fearful of the slightest bad mood or sad feeling. To have feelings is to be human, though it can seem sometimes like feelings are the enemy. Being aware of what is healthy and what crosses the line to depression can help you live a full life. How close do you get to the edge of the cliff? People with a history of depression need to remember that there is a deep canyon of pain and confusion on the map. No, this is noth... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2194865 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:00:21 +0100 2194865 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1964598&cid=t_125270_107_f&fid=36585&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHighlightHEALTH%2F%7E3%2FBQ-_S2aYqZQ%2F Conclusion Well, what do you think? Have you made a decision? We’ve moved through each of the different attributes: needs, preferences, values and emotions. Did you find the articles interesting? Did you learn anything new? Was this a successful edition of Encephalon? I really enjoyed reading through each of the articles and learned quite a lot. My thanks to everyone that contributed articles — it’s been great hosting this edition of Encephalon. Be sure to take a moment and let your fellow bloggers know this issue is available so that everyone’s hard work can be appreciated and enjoyed by all. You can find both the hosting schedule and past editions at the Encephalon Archives & Calendar. The next edition of Encephalon will be at Ionian Enchantment on November 24th.... Highlight HEALTH blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1964598 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:20:10 +0100 1964598 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1717977&cid=t_125270_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F368402470%2F Where does our “Feeling of Knowing” come from? Have you ever felt certain that you knew an answer even though you couldn’t think of it right off? Where does that “feeling of knowing” come from? The answer to this question is the focus of neurologist Robert Burton’s new book On Being Certain: Believing You Are Right Even When You're Not. I recently reviewed Dr. Burton’s book on the Brain Science Podcast and last week I had the opportunity to interview him for the show. He explained that one of the origins for his book was his experience with patients with conditions like Cotard’s syndrome (where the patient thinks he is dead or does not exist). What Dr. Burton calls the “feeling of knowing” is so strong that people consistently trust it even when their beliefs contradict... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1717977 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:26:55 +0100 1717977 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1458877&cid=t_125270_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fact-as-if-belief%2F Tightrope  to the Higher Power “My sponsor was a living damper on my intolerance. But even more, he told me that it would be all right for me to doubt God, that A.A. was not a religious program and, to belong, I did not have to adhere to any set of beliefs. “He suggested that for me a good starting point would simply be recognition of the fact that I had failed in running the world—in short, acceptance of the fact that I was not God. He also suggested that I might try occasionally to act as if I believed in a Higher Power. Somewhere I had heard that it is easier to act yourself into a new way of thinking than to think yourself into a new way of acting, and this made sense in the context of ‘acting as if.’” Alcoholics Anonymous, (2001) pg. 366. See a... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1458877 Wed, 21 May 2008 14:24:23 +0100 1458877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1284996&cid=t_125270_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F247236302%2F Conclusion: the placebo effect is real, and it can benefit our health. A few implications to ponder: - First, how do we prevent other people from selling us stuff that only works based on the placebo effect? the therapeutic value is in us, not in the stuff. - Once we decide to do something, shouldn't we try to "placebo" ourselves in order to get the most of it? we may not control how our beliefs affect us, but, can we manage our beliefs? belief, ETech, hack our minds, medicines, Mind Hacks, placebo, Placebo Effect, sugar pill, suggestion, therapeutic effect (Source: SharpBrains) SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1284996 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 07:49:43 +0100 1284996 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1072469&cid=t_125270_132_f&fid=35624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsuicyte.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F12%2F05%2Fmy-two-euro-cts-on-the-science-vs-faith-debate%2F Recently, i have noticed the Science = Faith???? post on The Daily Transcript, where Alex complains (rightfully, I guess) about an article published in the New York Times. I am not going to discuss this article, as I haven’t read it and don’t feel like doing so. Reading Alex’s post, however, reminded me of another blog entry I read a few months ago (can’t remember where, sorry). In this other post, the authors also discussed the idea of science vs. belief and wrote something along the lines of “religious people believe, while I as a scientist do not”. As far as I remember, the arguments were the same: science is not based on faith but on testable hypotheses - scientist do not have to believe, they know. I have just seen that other bloggers too have cover... Suicyte Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1072469 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:00:46 +0100 1072469 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1009471&cid=t_125270_135_f&fid=35247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmyjourneywithaids.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F11%2F06%2Fdieting-with-a-bmi-well-off-the-light-end-of-the-scale%2F I have never, ever, been overweight and even when at my young and healthiest I was probably underweight. Is it any wonder, then, at historic low weights I can’t get my head around being diabetic? Diagnosed with Type-II in 2005 it has been a struggle or, more to the point, not enough of a struggle [...] (Source: My journey with AIDS) My journey with AIDS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1009471 Tue, 06 Nov 2007 21:28:29 +0100 1009471 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=850656&cid=t_125270_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F153606448%2Fare_their_bullies_where_you_wo.html I witnessed a bully destroy a workplace setting today … and I’m glad I did. Sometimes, I think we take the cynicism, rage, and inferiority of bullies for granted ... so we allow their mistreatment and discrimination ... without much challenge. Rather dangerous when you consider many other brains will wire for approaches they see score most wins at work. Have you witnessed bullying in your workplace? What I observed today reminded me that bullying works against the sensibilities of civility ... and no wonder it also reduces the brain’s capabilities.  Look at 5 dangerous ways it works against business... and you'll likely see even more: 1. Language bullies when words slice out others or eliminate opposing views.2. Belief bullies ... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=850656 Fri, 07 Sep 2007 22:03:53 +0100 850656 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=744874&cid=t_125270_135_f&fid=35247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmyjourneywithaids.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F07%2F19%2F1081%2F I salute the Divinity in you which salutes the Divinity in me. From Wikipedia: Namasté or Namaskar in Nepali and Hindi (from internal sandhi between namah and te) is an Indian greeting or parting phrase as well as a gesture. Taken literally, it means “I bow to you”. The word is derived from Sanskrit (namas): to bow, obeisance, [...] (Source: My journey with AIDS) My journey with AIDS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=744874 Thu, 19 Jul 2007 21:44:37 +0100 744874 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=683376&cid=t_125270_135_f&fid=35247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmyjourneywithaids.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F06%2F17%2Fnew-page-my-book%2F I’m responding to the challenge from Jamie to dare to dream that some of my most important blogging (now that’s definitely subjective) might one day be published in a more traditional book form. For now, you get a sneak preview as it is cobbled together at its most primitive stage. See it evolve, as I make the [...] (Source: My journey with AIDS) My journey with AIDS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=683376 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:02:42 +0100 683376 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=676456&cid=t_125270_135_f&fid=35247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmyjourneywithaids.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F06%2F08%2Flife-death-ashes-dust-spirit%2F “At one point I had to explain how I differed on a certain point from both Catholics and Fundamentalists: I hope I shall not for this forfeit the goodwill or the prayers of either. Nor do I much fear it.” C.S. Lewis in Reflections on the Psalms Life after death is [...] (Source: My journey with AIDS) My journey with AIDS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=676456 Fri, 08 Jun 2007 17:03:58 +0100 676456