Category Archives: Anxiety

Therapeutic Journaling

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Dr Joseph Russo

I have kept journals over the years. At times, I called them My Management Journal, then later, My Daily Record of Events. My inspiration was no less than good old Benjamin Franklin who maintained what he called his Virtues: Daily … Continue reading →

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Your Relationship Just Ended – Now What?

Posted on January 4, 2024 by Dr Joseph Russo

          In my work as a therapist and as a Life Coach (more the latter), I work with clients suffering through unsatisfying or deteriorating (or broken) relationships. My own belief is that much of the tumult … Continue reading →

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Assertiveness – a Primer

Posted on September 10, 2023 by Dr Joseph Russo

One of the downsides to being an Introvert was, for me, an inability to assert myself. I stumbled for words, which only reinforced the idea that I couldn’t do it. Or I wasn’t confident enough in my position or convicted … Continue reading →

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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Dr Joseph Russo

              The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Mark Manson is the author of a terrific New York Times bestselling book entitled The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck. In his book, … Continue reading →

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Right on Schedule: A Killer Virus Emerges Just Before an Important Election

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Dr Joseph Russo

          I expect either COVID or monkeypox, or both, will be cited as yet another reason to stay away from the election this coming Fall. Funny how that happens. The following was written by Donald G. … Continue reading →

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The Yerkes-Dodson Law

Posted on April 26, 2022 by Dr Joseph Russo

This post is largely for my students, past present and future, but perhaps it makes for interesting reading for others. Aside from the intrinsic value of understanding the concept of curvilinear relationships, the Law affords us a solid understanding of … Continue reading →

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Professional Decline – It May be Coming Sooner than You Think

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Dr Joseph Russo

I may have posted this a couple of years ago, but it is worth a re-post (if for no other reason than to remind me that my own professional decline has already happened). The article is useful in my own … Continue reading →

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Anxiety Relief from Scott Adams

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Dr Joseph Russo

Scott Adams – he of Dilbert comic strip fame – has this wonderful video on achieving relief from anxiety. I don’t normally link to YouTube here in my Blog, but this seemed worth it. In this time of war in … Continue reading →

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