After observing the rhetoric of the U.S. Congress, both the House of Representatives and the Senate, I’ve concluded that I will blog about my personal opinions concerning health care and the federal government's task of health reform. Understand that I have friends that would not believe that I’m posting a blog; therefore, as I proceed take that notion in consideration. I’ve elected to take up this endeavor because I believe that I’m providing useful information and insight on the selected issue… Continue

By Dr George Simon, PhD | 3 June 2009

There’s no need to “red flag” action that you’re willing to take if the disturbed character won’t change. Don’t threaten, just take action.


I’ve been posting a series of articles on how to be more empowered in any relationship, especially in relationships with persons of deficient or disordered character. Some of the “tools” of personal empowerment we’ve discussed already include staying calm, collected and focused when dealing with a person that would ot… Continue

Friendships can be tough sometimes. You may be making new friends while still trying to keep old friends. It can also be hard to know what to do when you don’t agree with a friend. Keep in mind, you can have a good friendship and still fight sometimes.


Peer pressure
There are two kinds of peer pressure: peer pressure and negative peer pressure. Peer pressure is when you try something because “everyone else is doing it.”

Positive peer pressure is when you act a certain way becaus… Continue