Motivation and Depression
Reflected Sadness
By: Victor Bezukov
There are two types of motivation, intrinsic and extrinsic. While we typically use extrinsic motivations (through the implementation of rewards and punishments), we desire intrinsic motivation (the internal drive to do something for the sake of doing it). Read More
5 Ways to Avoid Burnout
Here in America, we pride ourselves on our work ethic. We arrive to work early, we stay late, we take work home with us, and we even work on the weekend. And while all that hard work may be great – heck, we may even love our work – if we are not careful, we run the risk of burnout. Read More
Social Media and Propaganda
As I was having lunch yesterday, I decided to jump on Facebook, just to see if there was anything going on that I should know about. Facebook is such a great resource for information and connecting with other people. Read More
Self-Harming Behaviors and Teenagers
Reflected Sadness
By: Victor Bezukov
Self-harming behaviors have garnered a great deal of attention over the past few years. While the prevalence of intentional self-harm – the most common of which include cutting and burning – continue to rise, it is difficult to truly understand the rationale for these behaviors. Nonetheless, it has become somewhat of an “en vogue” coping strategy many teenagers are using to deal with depression and heightened emotionality.
Cutting has reached the mainstream media. Read More
My Father’s Death: A Year Later
In memory of Rodney “Grampy” Wilkinson
Today marks the one year anniversary of my father’s death. For those of you who follow my column in The Ledger, you may recall the piece I wrote at the time entitled “When You Have To Let It Be” (you can read the column here).
To summarize, Read More
Monday Morning Quarterbacks and Other Critics
Eugene Delacroix’s “Fanatics of Tangier”
Public Domain due to age.
Yesterday, my son and I went to a soccer match to watch our favorite MLS team. It has been a while since we have been to a match, but we quickly got back in to the routine of cheering for our team. As we sat there, though, listening to the others sitting around us, I could not help but wonder if they were fans or critics. Read More
Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Your Anger
Sunset at Porto Covo, Portugal
Author: Alvesgaspar
Whether you read the Bible or not, there is a lot to be learned from its words. The Bible reminds us that “Love is patient, Love is Kind…” It reminds us to “Do unto others as we would have them do unto us.” And it encourages us to “Love our neighbors.” Read More
Are We Doing Our Students a Disservice?
Classroom
Author: Malate269
In previous blog posts, I have mentioned some of my concerns regarding our youth today. While I believe that they are generally smarter and more experienced than previous generations, I can’t help but wonder if some of the things we, as adults, are doing will actually make life more difficult for them. Read More
Recognizing the Cues
Author: Xuan Zheng
(c) ZhengXuan
In psychology, insight is the extent to which you intuitively understand a situation. In particular, we are really interested in the extent to which you understand yourself, as well as the characteristics and attributes you possess, that contribute to various life situations. Read More
Oaks and Willows
Willow
As we dive head first into spring/summer (here in Florida, of course, it is sort of both at the same time), I can’t help but think about the upcoming stormy season and the weather it brings. Days when the sun will be high in the clear blue sky. Read More