by Susan C. Rempel, Ph.D. | Mar 14, 2012 | Motivational Articles
Admit it. Everyday of your life is a gift. You can do with that gift what you choose. You can waste it worrying about the future or the past. You can stumble through it without making the most of the time that you have been given. But you have an opportunity. You can...
by Susan C. Rempel, Ph.D. | Mar 14, 2012 | Motivational Articles
In “Avoidance May Actually Be An Opportunity In Disguise (Part 1)”, I talked about how mundane tasks are often avoided out of fear and/or boredom. What about those unpleasant encounters that you would like to avoid at your work place? Have you avoided a...
by Susan C. Rempel, Ph.D. | Mar 14, 2012 | Motivational Articles
I have a list. You probably have one, too. It’s that list of things to do that is sitting on your desk. Some of the items get done quickly and are scratched off the list. Then, there are those other things. Those pesky or unpleasant tasks that just don’t seem to get...
by Susan C. Rempel, Ph.D. | Mar 14, 2012 | Motivational Articles
In the first two parts of this series, I focused on how to establish new connections and deepen connections with your friends. This article will discuss suggestions for improving the depth and breadth of the connections that you have with members of your family. As...
by Susan C. Rempel, Ph.D. | Mar 14, 2012 | Motivational Articles
Here is the question that was sent to “Ask Dr. Rempel” at susan@uncommoncourtesy.com : “How do you keep your dreams and goals alive in the face of adversity and depression?” A Sense of Purpose The question from our subscriber is one that is commonly asked of...