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It Takes More Than Positive Thinking

by Bryan Golden

Some are skeptical as to the power of positive thinking. People have told me they tried “that positive thinking stuff” and it didn’t work. They are convinced the concept is a lot of hype with very little substance.

Positive thinking has very little chance of being effective if you don’t [...]

Don’t Carry Your Troubles Around

by Bryan Golden

Everyone has problems, challenges, adversity, and obstacles they have to deal with. Collectively, these are commonly referred to as troubles. For many, their troubles become their constant companions. They leave work and bring their troubles home. They go to work and bring the troubles from home. Wherever they go, their [...]

What Resilient People Do

by Neil Rosenthal

Dear Neil: In the past several months, I have lost my job, have been unsuccessful in getting another one – and my house is getting foreclosed upon. All of this has put tremendous strain on both our family and our relationship. I find myself having a hard time staying focused [...]

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