by Susan C. Rempel, Ph.D. | Apr 21, 2012 | Motivational Articles
Do you remember when you got your first car? You may have been 16. You may have been 36. No matter what your age, I’ll bet your feelings were the same: pride and excitement. I remember how I felt about my first car. It was like my baby. I washed it. I waxed it. I...
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
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...