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- Breaking Up Is Hard To Do - Especially For Men - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2007 from Pauline WallinBREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO -- ESPECIALLY FOR MEN By Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. Divorce is harder on men than on women. Surprised? After all, it's the woman who suffers financially . . .who has to juggle work and kids on her own . . . who is more apt to end up in a therapist's office. Meanwhile, ...
Views: 1373 - Is Your Child Being Bullied? How To Tell, And What To Do About It - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2007 from Pauline WallinBullying is no trivial matter. Each month in the U.S. alone, over 28,000 kids are teased, ostracized or beaten up by their peers. And parents may not even be aware that it’s happening! Many kids will avoid reporting a bully because they have either been threatened not to tell anyone, or ...
Views: 1092 - 4 Ways to De-Stress Your Wait Time - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2006 from Pauline WallinHow do you feel about waiting in line, waiting on hold, and other forms of waiting? Is it stressful? Do you get impatient or angry? Does your "inner brat" demand that the wait be over? If so, you're not alone. Several years ago a Pittsburgh research firm estimated that each of us spends over ...
Views: 1225 - Stick To Your Diet With Online Diet Trackers - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2006 from Pauline WallinAre you one of the millions of people who will be starting a diet on Monday? The most important factor in losing weight is keeping a record of what you eat. In fact, research shows that the mere act of monitoring your food intake reduces the amount you eat! If you are looking for a little help ...
Views: 1242 - "Just say no" ain't enough to avoid holiday weight gain - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2005 from Pauline WallinThe holiday season is coming up fast. For weeks magazines and newspapers have been printing recipes and alluring photographs of rich, mouth-watering goodies such as cookies, candies, dips, and calorie-laden drinks. Then, in the same issue, they offer guidance on how not to eat all this stuff. ...
Views: 1106 - Why not "Why?" - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2005 from Pauline WallinWhen things don't turn out as expected or desired we often ask, "Why?" But most of the time the answer won't help. I'll explain in a minute. First let's examine the different meanings of the word, "why." For very young children, "Why?" is an expression of curiosity, a way to learn about ...
Views: 1168(1 vote) - VACATION HASSLES? TAKE A PICTURE! - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2005 from Pauline WallinLooking for some fiction to read this summer? Try a travel brochure. Those beautiful glossy pamphlets promise you the time of your life, with nonstop fun. To illustrate their promises, they show pictures of perfect people with perfect bodies and perfect teeth, frolicking and smiling. No one ...
Views: 1353 - WHY YOU WANT WHAT YOU CAN'T HAVE - by Submitted on May 17, 2005 from Pauline Wallin“You can’t always get what you want . . .” The Rolling Stones will soon be singing this refrain at venues around the world, as they embark on a year-long concert tour in August. This song, now decades old, addresses a universal truth. Here’s the rest of the refrain: You can't always get ...
Views: 43578(2 votes) - Life Happens - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2005 from Pauline WallinShit happens. I know this to be a fact, because I read it on a t-shirt. ;-) It's one of those simple truths that most people agree with, even though they may not like the crude language. Life is full of unwelcome surprises. It does not progress in a flawless path, no matter how hard you ...
Views: 1135 - IF YOU COMPARE, BEWARE - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2005 from Pauline WallinPicture this scene: Little Johnny's mother places a large piece of chocolate cake on his plate. He's pretty happy with it -- until he glances over at his brother's portion and notices that it's even bigger than his own. Suddenly Johnny is no longer satisfied with what he got. He starts to ...
Views: 1207 - ONE SENTENCE YOU SHOULD COMMIT TO MEMORY - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2005 from Pauline Wallin“Wouldn’t it be nice if there was an Easy Button for life?” This question is the tag line to a TV commercial by the office supplies store, Staples. The ad depicts people in various predicaments, including a bewildered boy called on by his teacher, a dad trying to change two babies’ diapers ...
Views: 2335 - GET NO RESPECT? TRY THIS UNUSUAL APPROACH - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2004 from Pauline WallinGET NO RESPECT? TRY THIS UNUSUAL APPROACH Like the late Rodney Dangerfield, you may sometimes find that you "don't get no respect." In Rodney's comedy routine, disrespect was amusing. But in real life it fills us with indignation. Our typical response is sarcasm or avoidance. Has such a ...
Views: 1323 - EXPLANATIONS? . . . OR EXCUSES?EXPLANATIONS? . . . OR EXCUSES? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2004 from Pauline WallinEXPLANATIONS? . . . OR EXCUSES? Which of the following "explanations" have you heard (or used!) in the past few weeks? * I need to reward myself for being so good. * The boss hates me. * It's been too hot (too cold, too rainy) to exercise * Of course I have problems. I'm a middle ...
Views: 2382(1 vote) - IF ONLY PEOPLE WERE AS GRATEFUL AS DOGS . . . - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2004 from Pauline WallinIF ONLY PEOPLE WERE AS GRATEFUL AS DOGS . . . As I gave my dog a small morsel of toast the other day, I reflected on how grateful a creature she is. Abby is just as thrilled to receive a crumb as she is to get a huge bone. She never complains that the crumb is too small, or too cold or too ...
Views: 2004 - YIKES! I’M TURNING INTO MY MOTHER! - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2004 from Pauline WallinIf you’re like most people, you probably said to yourself at least once during your childhood or teens: “I’m never going to behave like my mother (or father) when I grow up.” Such thoughts would enter your mind especially when your parent treated you in a harsh manner, embarrassed you, or ...
Views: 5814 - Life Lesson From a Zit - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2004 from Pauline WallinOne Saturday morning, at age 15, I looked in the mirror and was horrified to see a huge, red pimple on my forehead. To a teenager that is a major crisis, especially when half a tube of Clearasil only makes it look worse. Who would have predicted that this zit would teach me a life ...
Views: 1389(1 vote) - Are you always late? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2004 from Pauline Wallin“Fashionably late” is no longer in fashion. In today’s heavily scheduled world, it is the punctual who are respected and admired. Even though most of us know this, some people are always late, no matter how much time they have to get ready. You may be one of them. Do any of the following ...
Views: 17166(3 votes) - MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT ANGER - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2004 from Pauline WallinMYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT ANGER Although anger is one of the most common emotions that people have, it is the least understood. These phrases are probably familiar to you: “If someone hits you, hit ‘em back.” “Turn the other cheek.” “Don’t get angry; get even.” Have you noticed how they ...
Views: 14861(1 vote) - VALENTINE'S DAY: WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2004 from Pauline WallinAuthor, "Taming Your Inner Brat: A Guide for Transforming Self-defeating Behavior" The perfect card, the perfect gift, the perfect date . . . Isn't there enough pressure in relationships without having to live up to some romantic ideal on Valentine's Day? This is not how the celebration of ...
Views: 1408(1 vote) - Gifts That Last A Lifetime - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2003 from Pauline WallinIN THIS SEASON OF GIFT-BUYING, DON'T IGNORE THE MOST IMPORTANT GIFTS OF ALL In this season of holiday gift buying, advertisers bombard us with messages, some of them contradictory. One ad tells us that the best way for men to show love is to spend three months' salary on a piece of diamond ...
Views: 1391(1 vote) - WHO'S GOING HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS? IS IT YOU . . . OR YOUR INNER BRAT? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2003 from Pauline WallinWHO'S GOING HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS? IS IT YOU . . . OR YOUR INNER BRAT? By Pauline Wallin, Ph.D Author of "Taming Your Inner Brat: A Guide for Transforming Self-defeating Behavior" Word count: 890 Copyright Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. 2003. All rights reserved When you go home for the holidays ...
Views: 1331(2 votes) - WHY DIETS MAKE YOU CRABBY - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2003 from Pauline WallinIf you’ve ever been on a diet you know the feeling of irritability that sets in after a few days. Nutrition experts have attributed this feeling to a physical state of deprivation, such as low blood sugar or dehydration. While these conditions do have a definite effect on mood, they don’t ...
Views: 1990(2 votes) - ARE SPORTS HEROES MORE TROUBLE-PRONE? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2003 from Pauline WallinAssault. Rape. Head injuries. Drug abuse. DUI. These words have appeared in newspaper headlines for decades -- but NOT in the sports pages, until recently. Nowadays stories of athletes behaving badly are regular fare in the sports news. Just recently we have seen two brawls in a single ...
Views: 3302(2 votes) - DO SCHOOL UNIFORMS MAKE A DIFFERENCE? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2003 from Pauline WallinA few days ago I was talking with a friend about school uniforms. "Back in my day," she lamented, "we didn't have the problems in school that we have now. Kids respected authority. They didn't talk back. They had to do their homework, and if they didn't, there were consequences. There was ...
Views: 9457(1 vote) - THE JERK IS NEVER ME - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2003 from Pauline WallinAuthor of "Taming Your Inner Brat: A Guide for Transforming Self-defeating Behavior" Word count: 558 Copyright Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. 2003. All rights reserved ---------------- Comedian George Carlin once remarked, "Have your ever noticed? Anyone going slower than you is an idiot. Anyone ...
Views: 1323(1 vote) - SCHOOL SHOPPING: Less is better for your wallet and your kids - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2003 from Pauline WallinYou have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the bylines are included and the article is published in its entirety. A courtesy copy of your publication would be appreciated. Send it to mailto:drwallin@drwallin.com SCHOOL SHOPPING: Less is ...
Views: 1606(1 vote) - Keep your marriage alive and well with humor - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2003 from Pauline WallinCopyright Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. 2003. All rights reserved Marriage is relatively easy. It's the staying together afterward that's hard. But don't say you weren't warned. Most traditional wedding vows list problems that are bound to come up: "To have and to hold, from this day forward, for ...
Views: 2450(1 vote) - Are you taking your inner brat to work? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2003 from Pauline WallinARE YOU TAKING YOUR INNER BRAT TO WORK? By Pauline Wallin, Ph.D Author of "Taming Your Inner Brat: A Guide for Transforming Self-defeating Behavior" Is your inner brat taking over your job? Everyone has an inner brat. It's the part of us that's still a 2-year-old. It gets furious at the ...
Views: 1662(1 vote) - IN THE FACE OF TERRORISM, YOU'RE STRONGER THAN YOU THINK - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2003 from Pauline WallinIN THE FACE OF TERRORISM, YOU'RE STRONGER THAN YOU THINK By Pauline Wallin, Ph.D Clinical Psychologist Author, "Taming Your Inner Brat: A Guide for Transforming Self-defeating Behavior" In the weeks and perhaps months to come, the world will be on edge as events unfold in the Middle East and ...
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