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POPSTen cognitive distortions that mess you up David Burns is a pioneer in popularizing the cognitive-behavioral approach to mood therapy developed by Aaron Beck. As someone who has struggled on and off with crippling depression my whole life, I have found this list of "cognitive distortions" pretty useful in reframing certain elements of my thinking.
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POPS6 Key Social Skills Obvious? Perhaps not - judging by how people often respond in social situations - where 'me' is the most important subject
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POPSGeek vs. Nerd vs. Dork I don't know if I agree with everything in here, but the list is pretty spot on for the most part... I definitely define myself as a geek, and match up pretty well with that here :)
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POPSLove Is Blind Other hormones, oxytocin and vasopressin, kick in later and appear to be crucial for forming long-term partnerships. Couples who have been together for several years show increased brain activity associated with these chemicals, when they look at pictures of their partner. Oxytocin is produced when couples have sex and touch, kiss and massage each other - the hormone makes us more trusting, helps overcome "social fear" and is important for bonding. Brain scans of people in love show that the old adage "love is blind" really is true. While the dopamine reward areas are excited in love, regions linked with negative emotions and critical social judgement switch off.
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POPSHow (and why) to fight Read the whole story at the source . My personal empowerment came in 8th grade. After being mercilessly bullied for half a year and it all came to a head in a confrontation with 4 of them in the hallway. The kid I laid out on the floor became my friend later, and I approached life with a new confidence. Needless to say, no one really messed with me afterwards. I don't advocate violence, but I certainly believe that when provoked or pushed you have to react with confidence, and just sometimes, you have to fight.
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POPSSix Ways to Make a Friend Six Ways to Make a Friend The older we get, the harder it is to make new friends. Bonding with fresh faces. by Karen Karbo
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