Happiness is overrated. Everywhere you turn there are books and articles about how to be happier. Why bother? What's the point? Happiness doesn't get you anywhere. It doesn't buy you anything.
Psychology Tip of the Day
Progress is rarely a straight line. Today, try to focus on the progress you've made more than your setbacks.
Psychology Tip of the Day
Judgments are value labels, such as good/bad, right/wrong, and should/shouldn't. Judgments interfere with acceptance and progress. Today, try stepping away from judgment and focus on what is or is not working instead.
Psychology Tip of the Day
The first step to change is accepting what already is (remember yesterday's tip on acceptance). Today, practice accepting reality as it already exists.
Psychology Tip of the Day
Acceptance is not the same as agreement. It is possible accept reality without believing that it should be that way.
The Impact of Teachers
Teachers can have a major impact on students' lives-for better or worse. You may think of a "good" teacher as one whose students perform well. While this is an important measure-after all, a teacher's job is to help students gain knowledge in academic subjects-teachers' influence can reach far beyond the classroom.
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Help for the Holidays
The holiday season is in full swing. Signs of it greet us everywhere; decorations line the streets and fill the stores and Christmas music fills the air. While the holidays have a reputation for being a time of joy, for many people they are a source of increased stress or even depression. If you find yourself feeling less than joyous this holiday season and are wondering why, you’re not alone. Keep reading to better understand the sources of holiday stress and what you can do to improve your holiday experience.