Category: Positive Thinking

Psychologist Joanne Wood’s study Positive Self-Statements: Power for Some, Peril for Others got a brief write up over at intentblog.I first heard of this study via Oliver Burkman’s article, The Power of Negative Thinking. Burkeman casts doubt on the merits of positive affirmations by quoting the study, “such statements make people with low self-esteem feel worse”. Maggie… Continue reading Positive Affirmations, Power or Peril?

Once, a co-worker told a customer our ISP was down “for more than 24 hours” (it wasn’t). Untrue statements are a pet peeve of mine. So I vented with another co-worker, saying I knew “for a fact” that our ISP was down for less than 8 hours, and a conversation ensued as to whether his… Continue reading Why Am I Bothered By Him?

Even the smallest ones. Bonus: acknowledge them. Tomorrow you may resume overlooking them.

You’re doing it wrong You can’t do anything right You’re being a jerk These responses to unfavorable situations are the path of least resistance, and the path of least reward. They seek to offer no remedy, only serving as a notification of disappointment. Sometimes that is important, but surely you want more to come from… Continue reading I Know You Can Figure it Out.

happiness begets boredom/complacency passion can lead to errors in judgement disinterestedness lacks the eagerness required to uncover difficult truths spiritual growth can lead to the vices of excessive pride, righteousness and hubris For every benefit there is a liability. sorrow makes us work hard for improvement passion comes with a drive to uncover difficult truths… Continue reading Double-edged Swords