"Hope" And "Try" And Nike There are two good words that are damaging because they are practiced/used too much. The first word is "try" and the second is "hope." The truth is that neither of these has anything to do with where you and I live - in reality. While you definitely should have a "good attitude" you must realize that about the problems and difficulties of life, … [Read more...]

Stress Reduction As a physician, I care for some who think that my recommendations are difficult, even "a trial," although truthful: No fatty foods, no coffee, no smoking, no liquor, no drugs - it almost seems like no fun. You do come face to face with reality in order to favorably change your body, health and attitude. Many people think twice before they make an appointment … [Read more...]

Problems and Solutions Stress comes from focusing on problems, relief comes from focusing on solutions. Regardless of what "the bother" is, if you deal with it not as a problem, but a situation in need of a solution, then there is nothing to be uptight about. Stress makes one uptight, solutions are calming and stress relieving. It is merely that "you have been selected for … [Read more...]

Stress = Avoidance There is an answer-method to stress avoidance. If you have to do something you don't like (something that causes stress), make up your mind what you are going to do/not do, deal with it, and accept the consequences. That reduces stress, end of discussion. Sometimes doing something and sometimes doing nothing is correct. That is, you don't always deal … [Read more...]