Striving to Be a Better Person What Does “Doing good by being good” mean? Simply stated, it highlights the idea that when one acts with kindness and compassion (being good) it will lead to positive actions and outcomes (doing good). It suggests that a person’s inherent goodness, their moral character, is the foundation for their helpful and […]
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Can We Find Ways to Come Together as a Society? I have previously blogged about civility. It’s obviously a problem today in government and politics. Some blame it on the style of communication of President Donald Trump. I understand why these critics believe this to be the case. I think it’s fair to say it’s not so
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Guidance on Dealing With Bipolar Disorder Last week I blogged about bipolar disorder and how triggering behaviors can affect relationships with others. I suggest you read that blog if you have not already done so. One reason is I discuss the symptoms and actions of Carrie Mathison, the main character in the hit streaming show, Homeland, and how her
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What Will It Take to Be More Considerate of Others? While many people think compassion and empathy are the same, the fact is there are important differences. By discussing each as a separate ethical value, we can begin to see how each might influence ethical behavior and the response of one individual to another’s actions
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Shared Values Have you ever wondered what shared values you have with a partner? Why would we care so much about them? One reason is a relationship may not work well without shared values. The old saying ‘opposites attract’ is not true with respect to what should be the values of a partner with whom
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Examining Microaggressions as a Form of DEI A psychological concept that has become a part of the discussion of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is microaggressions. The term gained widespread appeal only twelve years ago, but by 2015 it had been crowned the word of the year by the Global Language Monitor. It is now rife on
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Analyzing the Causes and Possible Solutions to Gun Violence in Our Schools Add impulse control to the list of reasons mass shootings occur, especially at our schools. The shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin by a 15-year-old female student that left three dead, including the shooter from a self-inflicted wound, and six
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The Decline of Moral Values in Society I have blogged many times before about the decline of moral values in America. We are falling off a cliff in that regard. Let’s face it: We have lost our moral compass as a society and it’s likely to get worse before it gets better. Just consider the following: Most
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The Value of Soft Skills I recently read an interesting article on Forbes Advisor online that addresses the importance of soft skills in the workplace. According to the article, “Soft skills—also known as “people skills” or “interpersonal skills”—are a set of personal attributes and abilities that allow individuals to effectively interact with others in a professional setting.
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The Antidote for Powerlessness Last week I blogged about the concept of moral distress. Moral distress is defined as knowing what to do in an ethical situation but not being allowed to do it. Moral distress is the feeling that we’ve compromised ourselves due to external forces beyond our control. Powerlessness is at the heart of moral distress. Moral resilience
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