by Harper West | Oct 7, 2017 | Self-Acceptance
This article on The Beginner’s Guild to Self-Awareness is a decent summary of some ideas on developing self-awareness from a cognitive perspective, quoting some authors and researchers that might be worthwhile checking out. But as I frequently find with this...
by Harper West | Jun 23, 2017 | Self-Acceptance
Perfectionism is one of those issues that many people may not even consider to be a problem. What could be wrong with having high expectations and striving for excellence? A lot is wrong with it, as this article outlines: “Here’s The Profound Psychological Shift...
by Harper West | May 6, 2017 | Self-Acceptance
“Listen to yourself; don’t talk to yourself.” I heard this excellent advice from an Iraq veteran being interviewed on NPR today. Regrettably, I did not hear the start of the interview, so I did not get his name. Love this wisdom, whoever this young...
by Harper West | Sep 7, 2016 | Self-Acceptance
Do you work long past quitting time or answer emails on the weekend? Or worry a lot about work even when you are not on the job? Now, certainly it is important to perform well at work. Losing a job is serious stuff. But scratch the surface of these behaviors and many...
by Harper West | Aug 20, 2016 | Mindfulness, Self-Acceptance
I almost didn’t read a blog by actor Michael O’Keefe , because I didn’t think I could relate to a comparison of acting and meditation. But I’m sure glad I diid. At first I just appreciated that it was a well-written, thoughtful, and fascinating take on how meditation...
by Harper West | Jul 26, 2016 | Self-Acceptance
Heather Forbes, LCSW, is one of my favorite parenting experts and the following Q&A by her is a great explanation for “burnout” — and applies not just to parents, but also mental health professionals and other caregivers. In Self-Acceptance Psychology I describe...
