by James Robbins, M.A., LPC Not getting what you want doesn’t make you happy. Obviously. But neither does getting what you want. It’s human nature to focus on the Next Big Thing. A wedding, a promotion, a cross-country move. You’re waiting for that thing to happen because then life will be better. And life probably […]
Letting Go of Suffering
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC Pain is different than suffering. You stub your toe. A wave of unpleasant physical sensation comes and goes. The whole thing is done in 90 seconds or less. That’s pain. You could say that some degree of pain is inevitable in life. But suppose after you stub your toe, […]
3 Keys to a Successful Relationship
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC Collectively, my wife and I share about 40 years experience working with couples from all walks of life. We were recently talking shop, discussing what factors we see most consistently in the happiest, healthiest couples. Here are the Big Three: Steady chemical base Here, I’m calling a “chemical” anything you consume. Medication, […]
What Do You Collect?
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC Everyone collects something. Money, experiences, feelings, awards, relationships, ideas. Whatever your preferred “collectable,” you’ve learned to grab as much as you can before someone else does. This becomes the central focus of your life. You collect this, then this, then this, and you stuff it all into a shoebox beneath […]
Who Can You Really Trust?
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC You buy an antique at a roadside flea market. You’re uncertain at first, because the market has a no return policy. But the seller of this particular antique is a lovable little old lady with a picture of her grandkids printed on her t-shirt. She seems sincere and trustworthy, so […]
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