Author Archives: JmaC

What’s so Positive about Positive Psychology

Posted on June 6, 2016 by JmaC

Chances are, if you are reading this then you are at least passingly familiar with the emerging field of positive psychology. Although every religious and philosophical tradition through antiquity has offered insight into the “good life” it is only in … Continue reading →

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What Influences Our Happiness the Most?

Posted on June 6, 2016 by JmaC

I have two friends, Seth and Michael, and one of them is a lot happier than the other. Seth is chronically unhappy. He is often glum, frequently irritable, and sometimes hopeless, though he has never been clinically depressed. By contrast, … Continue reading →

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Beyond Happiness: The Upside of Feeling Down

Posted on June 6, 2016 by JmaC

Negative emotions do us a great favor: They save us from ourselves. They’re signals urging us to change what we’re doing—and they’re actually necessary for feeling good No one questions the value of feeling good. In fact, it seems that … Continue reading →

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Seasonal Affective Disorder

Posted on June 5, 2016 by JmaC

During the darker days of winter, more people report feeling depressed and tired. For many, it’s a normal response to less sunlight, but for others, it can be a clinical form of depression called seasonal affective disorder. To help understand … Continue reading →

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Antipsychotics Don’t Ease Delirium in These People

Posted on June 5, 2016 by JmaC

These drugs won’t prevent or effectively treat the condition, review suggests WebMD News from HealthDay By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, March 29, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Antipsychotic medications, such as haloperidol (Haldol) or clozapine (Clozaril), aren’t appropriate for preventing … Continue reading →

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Depression positive affirmations

Posted on June 5, 2016 by JmaC

Present Tense Affirmations I find it easy to stay positive I only focus on the positive things in my life I am happy I have a strong mind I find it easy to think only positive thoughts I am free … Continue reading →

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Relaxation positive affirmations

Posted on June 5, 2016 by JmaC

Present Tense Affirmations I am relaxed My mind is slowing down My tension is melting away I am letting go of all my worries My body is relaxed and at peace My mind is calm I am centered and quiet … Continue reading →

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Nearer the sky

Posted on June 5, 2016 by JmaC

Glad that I live am I That the sky is blue Glad for the country roads And the fall of dew After the sun the rain After the rain the sun This is the way of life Til the work … Continue reading →

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Eternity

Posted on June 5, 2016 by JmaC

I sit here alone at night Wondering g wat is wrong with me Nobody ever cares nor they ever will There’s a whole in my heart waiting to be filled I fight back the tears hoping no one will notice … Continue reading →

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Love Is

Posted on June 5, 2016 by JmaC

Love is wen 2 people touch each other’s soul. Love is honesty and trust. Love is about helping one another. Love is respect. Love means it can and will be worked out. Love is reaching your dreams together. Love is … Continue reading →

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