By Dr. Michael Osit For better or for worse, whether you like it or not, your children will imitate you. As if that is not enough, you are ...
Tag: psychology
MIND THE MIND: I Would Have Been Here Earlier But I Took A Shortcut
Easiest Is Not Always Best By Dr. Michael Osit You are running late for your appointment so you decide to take a shortcut. For whatever reason, unpredicted traffic, ...
Social Media Casual -The Psychology of Posting
By: Dr. Michael Osit Imagine you are on the register line at Costco and you blurt out, “Does anyone have a good recommendation for a Podiatrist? Or, you ...
Conflict Resolution – What Is The Goal?
When two people are experiencing a conflict, discussion and understanding are essential to the resolution of the problem. Many of my patients, whether it be a couple’s dispute or ...
High Functioning Anxiety in Adults and Teens
Do you feel anxious all the time? Anxiety is a valuable set of reactions designed to keep us safe. In the days of saber toothed tigers, the “fight ...
Acts of Kindness – Extinguishing Bullying
Answer the following questions. What is the opposite of “up?” What is the opposite of “left?” What is the opposite of “hot?” What is the opposite of “bullying?” Ah, ...
SELF-INDUCED CRIMES
By: Dr. Michael Osit A crime is defined as a legally prohibited, foolish, senseless, or shameful act that is deemed injurious to public welfare or societal morals. This ...
Please Don’t Clap for my Failures: Developing Self Esteem in Children
Recently, I was watching a rising comedian doing his standup routine. At one point in his performance he told a joke that did not elicit any laughter from ...