Earth Science
Until a few centuries ago people still thought the Earth was between 4,000 and 6,000 years old. It was not until the 1800’s that the idea became fairly widely accepted …
Astronomy
There is so much to know and to revel in about the Universe, I hardly know where to begin! As you probably know, it was not until the 16th century …
Irrational Beliefs & Rational Coping Beliefs
It is necessary that I be liked, admired, and respected by everyone who matters to me. If someone doesn’t like me, I can’t stand it. It is an absolute necessity …
Learn To Defeat Your Irrational Thoughts
You have learned in session that almost all of us learned early in life to believe things that are not true. We can call these thoughts “irrational beliefs.” They are …
Overcoming Irrational Thoughts
One way to solidify gains in therapy is to recognize and overcome irrational thoughts. Every day we run into stresses in our lives. The degree to which stress causes us …
15 Principles for Happiness
Have you ever had the experience of witnessing something which made you feel very lucky yourself? (A typical example cited by many people is feeling grateful and happy to have …
Daily Boosts for Happiness
It seems as though most individuals have a “default setting” with regard to their level of day-to-day happiness. Without any specific situations propelling their moods upward or down ward, some …
Initiatives for Happiness
Happiness usually takes hard work and self-discipline. This may be especially true for you depending on such matters as your age, health, family situation, education, job, and financial condition. Regardless …
6 Components of Romantic Love
“LOVE” is at the same time one of the most universally recognized and least understood concepts in our culture. Love is widely regarded as a powerful motivator of human endeavor …
REMEMBER SCIENCE?
Do you remember when you were young? If you were like most youngsters, you were fascinated with some aspect of the natural world. Children seem to have a natural fascination …