Category: human behavior
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I Am Not A Robot
I’m fascinated (and terrified) to see how society deals with Artificial Intelligence, robotics, more automation, etc. (Basic Income now!). I hold out hope that someday, probably not in my lifetime, common sense will prevail, even if it’s forced upon us by AI. This is what ChatGPT once said about my blog…Hmmm, quick disclaimer: I’m not…
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5 Relationship Killers and How to Avoid Them
As a relationship counselor, I am constantly being asked why so many relationships fail. In the 37 years that I have worked with couples, I have discovered five major relationship killers: CONTROLLING BEHAVIOR Most people enter a relationship with a deep fear of rejection, and this fear motivates various forms of controlling behavior. Controlling behavior…
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How to Find True Friends: One of the Best Gifts I Ever Received
One of the best gifts I ever received was a bottomless wallet. When I first got it, I thought the money inside it was the best thing in the world, but instead, I discovered what the real gift was. One day, I found an abandoned wallet on the street and opened it. Nothing was inside.…
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Trying To Find Balance
Today was a rough day for me, extremely emotional to say the least. I wasn’t sure I was even in the mood to write my post today, but I couldn’t bring myself to break this new habit. It’s a bit of a reflective and candid blog post today. Since the birth of my daughter, I’ve…
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Refocusing teen mental health in the New Year
HOUSTON (KIAH) – New Year, New You isn’t just for adults. During January, many people of all ages set resolutions, including on the topic of mental health. Not only is it important for adults but is extremely important for teens. As several studies show, children and adolescents, especially girls, are facing unprecedented mental health challenges.…
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Understanding Non-Impact Concussions: Causes and Symptoms
Non-impact concussions, or “movement-induced concussions,” arise without direct head trauma, caused by rapid head movements resulting in brain shifts within the skull. Common in car accidents, shaken infants, and from abrupt stops, these concussions present symptoms like headaches, dizziness, and cognitive issues. Diagnosis challenges healthcare professionals due to the lack of visible impact, but management…
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Embracing Diversity and Inclusion: The Cornerstones of Successful Onboarding
In the dynamic landscape of today’s workforce, companies are increasingly recognizing the pivotal role that diversity and inclusion play in fostering innovation, creativity, and overall success. One critical area where this becomes particularly evident is in the onboarding process for new staff. Embracing diversity and inclusion during onboarding is not just a box to check…
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TAKE OWNERSHIP OF LIFE’S CHALLENGES: Find Your Way Forward.
Sometimes bad things happen because we make bad decisions. It’s not bad luck and it’s not always life being against us, sometimes it’s just our lack of wisdom or being in the wrong environment around the wrong people that can complicate things. Friend, you know exactly what you need to do to fix certain things…
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Permission to Be Human
In times of toxic positivity, where we are bombarded with catchphrases and strategies for constant and complete happiness, where resilience is trumpeted from every corner, especially in the corporate world, as a survival and character superiority element, reflecting on being human seems to go against everything. Permission to Be Human