In television there’s a rule: the main character must be good at his job. He can be a serial killer, a meth dealer–but he has to be an unusually skilled serial killer or meth dealer. Apparently, it’s very difficult for TV viewers to identify with a character who isn’t great at his job. But why? […]
Are You Dreaming on the Job?
Have you ever had this dream? You’re back in school, trying to find your old classroom. When you finally manage to tuck yourself back into your old desk, you’re staring at an exam for which you didn’t prepare. To make matters worse, the words keep squirming around on the page, or your pencil turns into […]
Recognizing Your Ego Story
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC When you look up at the night sky, you see a vast expanse of stars. But the human brain struggles with “vast.” It likes to break things down into more practical bits. So we look at this overwhelming sea of stars and we start to organize them, categorize them. This […]
How Do You Recognize When You Are Lying to Yourself?
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC I used to want to punch people like me. I never trusted vegetarians, and vegans–people who don’t eat meat, fish, eggs or dairy–were obviously idiots. Even driving by a vegetarian restaurant I’d feel a little superior. I might have my own issues in life, but at least I knew enough […]
10 Things Worth Knowing and 1 that Probably Isn’t
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC As a licensed professional counselor, a published author and co-owner of Dallas Whole Life Counseling I like to think I’ve learned a few things along the way. Here are just a few of the things that I have learned. They might surprise you… Wealthy people worry way more about money […]
