We were taught from an early age to look for self-worth in the wrong places.
First wrong place: Outside ourselves to external sources of prestige and status embodied in material stuff; the type of car, the house, and the and whiz- bangedness of t…
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Why do we struggle with having self-worth?
Is the Optimism-Pie-in-the-Sky Really Falling as the Financial Markets Take an International Nose Dive
By Dr. Russ,
Monday is Dr. Russ Busster Day, the day I offer tips to restore optimism and prepare to combat any pessimism on the horizon in the week ahead. The possibility for pessimism abounds as the U.S. Stock Market took a 700 point hit at the…
The Pernicious Power of Pessimism
If so many people are looking for more optimism, then why are they wallowing in pessimism? Pessimism is a state of hopelessness and helplessness, of negative expectations. We ask, why would anyone choose to stay in a state of pessimism?&nbs…
The Pernicious Power of Pessimism
If so many people are looking for more optimism, then why are they wallowing in pessimism? Pessimism is a state of hopelessness and helplessness, of negative expectations. We ask, why would anyone choose to stay in a state of pessimism?&nbs…
Memorial Day Optimism: Remembrance and Looking Forward
Check out this Memorial Day podcast from Jackie Monroe and Dr. Russ (see below).
Memorial Day is one of those holidays that is both very serious and fun at the same time. On the optimism of fun side, this weekend ushers in the beginning of those …
What is a "Wealth-of-Self-Worth" and Optimism?
By Dr. Russ,
Today is Monday, Dr. Russ Busster Day.
Imagine you had wealth, all the wealth you needed to be happy and optimistic not only for a lifetime, but for eternity. Now suppose I told you that such wealth was available to anyone who …
What is a “Wealth-of-Self-Worth” and Optimism?
By Dr. Russ,
Today is Monday, Dr. Russ Busster Day.
Imagine you had wealth, all the wealth you needed to be happy and optimistic not only for a lifetime, but for eternity. Now suppose I told you that such wealth was available to anyone who …
Inspirational Picture of Optimism: Caring for One Who is Helpless
Visual Reality: Optimism that Comes with Caring for Another
Plant and Nourish the Seed of Self-Worth found in a Relationship with God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit
By Russ,
Today’s “Busster” discusses “seed of self-worth” from a Christian perspective.
Who is in control of your self-worth? Do you believe that it is possible to have total control over your self-worth, the way you…
Are You on a Diet of Optimism?
By Dr. Russ
What’s on your menu? Is it food or optimism? We know that an individual cannot live by optimism alone. The spiritual benefits of a diet of optimism can on take you only so far before the food deficit begins to take o…