On the episode “Mind and the Matter” of The Twilight Zone, the protagonist, Archibald Beechcrot, a misanthrope, wills humanity’s disappearance. … More
Tag: Personal Development
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
Journey to the Rainbow’s End: Understanding the Perfectionist’s Beliefs and Goals
In the recently released documentary, David Foster: Off the Record, David Foster’s daughter noted that Foster, a prominent musical producer, … More
Propelled by Trauma: The Dark Side of High Achievers
Trauma is a conquerer. It has a way of subduing one and keeping them in her captivity for a lifetime. … More
The Victim of Trauma: How Overcoming Tragedy Entails Being Both a Victim and a Survivor
As therapists, we often speak of beliefs and perspectives and their influence on our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Where both … More
Am I a Bad Person?: Examining the Importance of Knowing the Difference Between Guilt and Shame
I once asked someone I knew what was likelier, that she happened to have possessed the most undesirable qualities or … More
Parenting While Broken: How Our Self-Treatment Can Influence Our Children
The main misconception of perfectionism is that it only stems from emotional and/or physical abuse and/or neglect. Sometimes, you can … More
How to Develop Your Authentic Self With Glen Sharp — O4L Online Network
On episode 53, we welcome back writer Glen Sharp to discuss what it means to be authentic, the internal and … More
No Form of Success Can Ever Make You Feel Good Enough: How Our Thoughts Distort Our Accomplishments
When we seek out success, we sometimes search for purity. The worst thing that a high achiever can hear is, … More
Hero Worship As Self-Hatred: How Admiration Can Reveal Your Self-Esteem
“I wish people would love everybody else the way they love me. It would be a better world.” -Muhammed Ali … More
