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WHAT EVERYONE NEEDS…Winnegrad

                                    It is nice to hear another person’s opinion on you— but relying on other people’s opinion on you can leave you feeling insecure and down on yourself. WHAT EVERYONE NEEDS to know is that one’s self approval is key to self-confidence. One has to talk to themselves as they […]

A PRACTICAL WISDOM…J. Wooden, Winnegrad

                           There are two sets of three that are simple directives for good behavior for youngsters, also absolutely for adults. The first set deals with integrity: 1. Never Lie. 2. Never Cheat. 3. Never Steal. The second set of three is how to behave when things don’t work out right: […]

NEGATIVE TO POSITIVE…Dr.A.Weil, Winnegrad

                                 How one explains rejection and defeat to themselves is very critical. Pessimists interpret them as a confirmation of their own failings and lack of worth, while optimists do not see them as permanent and do not let them affect their sense of self-worth. It is not just a matter […]

REWARDING…Winnegrad

                                              Through a REWARD to oneself or to another with a little gift for doing homework, or a task, one can get through the challenge more easily with pleasure and satisfaction. In 1960, the psychologist David Premack developed the principle of; Doing something you do not want to do, is […]