Journalist Derek Beres joins us to talk about his new book, in which he explores additional options for psychological treatment, … More
Tag: Anxiety
We’re All Hypocrites: How Our Unacknowledged Beliefs about Perfection and Success Make Us Depressed
We often tell ourselves one thing and do another. This common phenomenon, often referred to as hypocrisy, is shared by … More
Overcoming Creative Blocks: My Rules for Battling Procrastination and the Fear of Failure
When people face any sort of creative block, they often think they have to be inspired, waiting for some aha … More
As Above, So Below: How Our Friendships Reveal the Ways We See Ourselves
‘As above, so below’ is an adage often attributed to ancient Egyptian philosophy; it means that the micro-universe, our world, … More
Why Does Therapy Take So Long?: Examining the Difficulty of Overcoming Unhealthy Habits of Thinking
In the documentary Most Likely to Succeed, which follows several high-achieving, college students throughout their collegiate careers, Peter, the brilliant … More
Self-Sabotage and Negative Core Beliefs: How Our Thinking Saves Us From Experiencing Pain
“When it comes to love… there is nothing to “force my assent.” I have to give my assent before sufficient … More
A Good Therapist Doesn’t Have to Know Everything: The Importance of Admitting Your Intellectual Limitations to Clients
To me, few things are harder to tolerate than my own ignorance; I hate admitting that I don’t know something. … More
Samir Chopra Talks The Philosophy of Anxiety — O4L Online Network
On episode 59, we welcome philosopher Samir Chopra to discuss the philosophy of anxiety. Samir Chopra is professor of philosophy … More
Genuine Humility: Why Accepting Our Flaws Also Requires a Cultural Shift
In common language, humility is defined as being the state of having a low assessment of one’s value. Considered to … More
Reconceptualizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: How Changing the Way We View Distorted Thinking Can Help Us Heal
Our culture is prone to igniting battles. Thus, we get caught up in the dualities of black and white thinking. … More
