When it comes to play, it’s evolution to the rescue.  Scientists believe that the need and ability to play is hard-wired into our brains, part and parcel of neurological development.   Play teaches children independence, language and physical prowess, concentration, managing and adapting to difficult situations without resorting to conflict, while becoming adept at interpreting societal [...]

Unrealistic expectations can bring about a sense of disappointment, frustration, anger, or betrayal when an individual or situation doesn’t live up to the way things are “supposed to be”. However, the phenomenon of suspended expectations is somewhat different, having to deal with disruptive and unforeseen events that demand a shifting of gears from anticipated and [...]

Being human, we all have times when feeling down in the dumps, often followed by a bit of self pitying (not to be confused with sorrow or grief resulting from a real tragedy). While it’s important to have empathy for oneself, it’s essential to get to the source of what troubles, rather than wallowing and [...]

A Simple “Yes” Will Do Being a yes man (or woman) needn’t be equated with a milquetoast or wimpy persona. Sometimes “No” is merely an all too familiar knee-jerk reaction to things untried and unconsidered, putting a damper on enthusiasm, experimentation and experience. In reality, a “Yes” person has more choices and is less bogged [...]