Marty Nemko's Blog, page 408

When You're Feeling Defeated

As we get older, especially if life has beaten us up, it becomes ever harder to come out of our corner for another round. My PsychologyToday.com article today tries to provide realistic motivation to do so.

Addressing the Imposter Syndrome

In just the last few days, two clients said they suffer from the imposter syndrome, professional self-doubt. So my PsychologyToday.com article today shares my thoughts on how to address it. HERE is the link.

To elicit change, does praise actually work better than criticism?

One of psychology's axioms is that to elicit change, one should generally praise more than criticize. My PsychologyToday.com article questions the validity of that. HERE is the link.

A Wiser Way to Choose a Therapist, Counselor, or Coach

My PsychologyToday.com article today offers what I believe is a wiser way to select a therapist, counselor or coach than is traditionally recommended. HERE is the link.

Straight Talk About Changing Careers

The media tends to make changing careers appear easier than it usually is. 

I try to remedy that in my PsychologyToday.com article today. HERE is the link.

How I Became A Writer: An improbable story embedding both writing tips and life lessons

Today, a client said he was worried he couldn't become a good enough writer even to write reports as a data analyst. I decided to tell him the improbable story of how I became a writer. 

After, he said it not only taught him valuable tips on writing, but life lessons as well.  So I decided to write up that story as my PsychologyToday.com article today. HERE is the link.

In Praise of Serious People

We tend to like happy people and give serious people short-shrift. 

My PsychologyToday.com article today encourages us to spend more time with serious sorts. HERE is the link.

When You Feel Like Hiding

Ever feel like your world is getting smaller and that it's okay?  

My PsychologyToday.com article today is "When You Feel Like Hiding." HERE is the link.

What If You Think You've Peaked?

Do you wonder if you've plateaued or peaked? 

What to do about that is the topic of my PsychologyToday.com article today. HERE is the link.

Lookism Countered: Why You Might Want to PREFER Ugly People

Today, sexism and especially racism is subject to severe penalty. Witness Donald Sterling. In a private conversation with his half Black/half Latino girlfriend asked her not to bring Blacks to a game. That was enough to topple a billionaire.

Yet lookism is widely accepted. My PsychologyToday.com article today makes the case that preferring ugly people may be wise. HERE is the link.