Psychology Update — How to Manage Catastrophic Thinking

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TITLE How to Manage Catastrophic Thinking   DESCRIPTION This is a short fascinating article by Martin Seligman.  He is past president of the American Psychological Association and founder of the field of Positive Psychology.  He has written numerous articles and books on the use of varying forms of cognitive therapy to deal with everyday life… Read more »

Psychology Update — How to Meditate

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  Putting Psychology To Work   TITLE How to Meditate   DESCRIPTION We have all been experiencing so much stress and anxiety during the pandemic that has taken a toll on our well being.  Now with the holidays upon us and worry about covid surges and what it means to our health (as well as… Read more »

OVERCOMING FEAR OF PUBLIC SPEAKING

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OVERCOMING FEAR OF PUBLIC SPEAKING DESCRIPTION The author, Beverly D. Flaxington, points out that “speech anxiety is so common that there is a formal term for it – glossophobia.”  Her post briefly discusses the missteps that individuals make and how negative the anxiety of public speaking can intensify.  She lists  “Six Keys to Confident Presenting.” … Read more »