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Hold Yourself to a Higher Standard but Not an Impossible One
[ DISCLAIMER ] As Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is informed by Stoic philosophy , this blog entry is part of an ongoing series regarding a book entitled The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman . Have you given much thought about personal standards (levels of quality, achievement, performance, etc., which are considered acceptable or desirable )? Regarding this matter, authors of
Deric Hollings
Dec 31, 20255 min read
Thinking About What Other People Think
[ DISCLAIMER ] Throughout my life, my behavior has shifted back and forth regarding the hair above my neckline (i.e., on my face and head). This issue represents a changing opinion (a view, judgment , or appraisal formed in the mind about a particular matter), about which I stated in Nightshift : When I was young, my thick and naturally curly hair grew relatively quickly. Because hairstyling was considered an unaffordable luxury, my mom favored inexpensive buzz cuts (a
Deric Hollings
Nov 26, 202510 min read
Self-Love and Self-Acceptance
[ DISCLAIMER ] The above photo was taken during my senior year of high school, as I resided with a family who allowed me to live with them after my residency at a children’s home. By that point in my life, I’d wanted to kill myself for almost a decade. Looking at the picture, I see sadness in my eyes. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), sadness is defines as “an emotional state of unhappiness, ranging in intensity from mild to extreme and usuall
Deric Hollings
Nov 18, 202517 min read
Self-Esteem and Self-Worth
[ DISCLAIMER ] Not long after my divorce, I took the above photo. Likely because I was dealing with irrational beliefs which...
Deric Hollings
Aug 3, 202516 min read
Self-Image, Part 4
[DISCLAIMER] Special consideration There is a niche matter that may be worth addressing before I conclude this post. I imagine that for...
Deric Hollings
Apr 20, 202314 min read
Self-Image, Part 3
[DISCLAIMER] At this point, dear reader, I wouldn’t fault you for deciding to check out. You’ve likely garnered enough information about...
Deric Hollings
Apr 20, 202338 min read
Self-Image, Part 2
[DISCLAIMER] A lengthy personal anecdote Considering content I’ve stated about self-image thus far, and presuming the reader has the...
Deric Hollings
Apr 20, 202327 min read
Self-Image, Part 1
[DISCLAIMER] This series of posts may not be what you’re looking for This blogpost series isn’t a work of fiction, nor is it the...
Deric Hollings
Apr 20, 202311 min read
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