•ARE YOU ALWAYS LATE?
ARE YOU ALWAYS LATE? by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D.ARE YOU ALWAYS LATE?“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 sound familiar?** You're always rushing at the last minute, even though you've promised yourself countless times that you wouldn't let this...
•EXPLANATIONS? . . . OR EXCUSES?
EXPLANATIONS? . . . OR EXCUSES? by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D.EXPLANATIONS? . . . OR EXCUSES?By Pauline Wallin, Ph.DAuthor of "Taming Your Inner Brat: A Guide for Transforming Self-defeating Behavior"Word count: 757Copyright Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. 2004. All rights reserved 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...
•GET NO RESPECT? TRY THIS UNUSUAL APPROACH
GET NO RESPECT? TRY THIS UNUSUAL APPROACH by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D.GET NO RESPECT? TRY THIS UNUSUAL APPROACHLike 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 reaction EVER made a difference in getting more respect from others? I doubt it.Today I'm going to show you a better way to deal with...
•GIFTS THAT LAST A LIFETIME
GIFTS THAT LAST A LIFETIME by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D.Gifts That Last a LifetimeIn 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 jewelry. On the other hand, MasterCard commercials remind us that there are some things ("Priceless" moments) that money can't buy."Oh, that's a sweet sentiment," you might say, "but can it really...
•IF ONLY PEOPLE WERE AS GRATEFUL AS DOGS . . .
IF ONLY PEOPLE WERE AS GRATEFUL AS DOGS . . . by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D.IF 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 moldy even! She always wants more, but if I don't offer it she gets over it quickly. No sulking around for what she didn't get. Wouldn't...
•IF YOU COMPARE, BEWARE
IF YOU COMPARE, BEWARE by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D.Picture 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 pout and complain, and may even resort to throwing his cake on the floor. Sound familiar? If you didn't have this experience growing up, you have surely...
•MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT ANGER
MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT ANGER by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D.You 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.comMYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT ANGERBy Pauline Wallin, Ph.DAuthor of "Taming Your Inner Brat: A Guide for Transforming Self-defeating Behavior"Word count: 567Copyright Pauline Wallin,...
•VALENTINE'S DAY: WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT?
VALENTINE'S DAY: WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D.VALENTINE'S DAY: WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT?By Pauline Wallin, Ph.D.Author, "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 February 14 started out. Its origins stem from Pagan and...
•WHO’S GOING HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS? IS IT YOU . . . OR YOUR INNER BRAT?
WHO’S GOING HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS? IS IT YOU . . . OR YOUR INNER BRAT? by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D.WHO’S GOING HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS? IS IT YOU . . . OR YOUR INNER BRAT? By: Pauline Wallin, Ph.D.www.drwallin.comWhen you go home for the holidays this year, leave your inner brat behind. The inner brat -- that part of your personality that’s still a two-year-old -- is responsible for much of the conflict that we see at family gatherings, especially at Thanksgiving and Christmas. It’s your inner...
•WHY DIETS MAKE YOU CRABBY
WHY DIETS MAKE YOU CRABBY by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D.You 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.comWHY DIETS MAKE YOU CRABBYBy Pauline Wallin, Ph.DAuthor of "Taming Your Inner Brat: A Guide for Transforming Self-defeating Behavior"Word count: 668Copyright Pauline Wallin, Ph.D....
•YIKES! I’M TURNING INTO MY MOTHER!
YIKES! I’M TURNING INTO MY MOTHER! by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D.If 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 ignored you. And now you may find yourself behaving in the same bratty way toward others. How could this happen? Much to our chagrin, it's quite...
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