Instant Gratification and substance abuse

When achieving pleasure or relieving discomfort constitutes the ultimate goal of life, many people, especially youngsters, will turn to chemicals to reach these goals. It is undeniable that mind-altering chemicals may produce a desirable sensation, and to discourage pursuit of this high, we must be able to convince young people that they should sacrifice such pleasure. Since they seem to consider themselves immune to the dangerous effects of drugs, dire warnings are not a deterrent. Telling them to avoid chemicals so that they can grow up to be healthy, productive people who can enjoy life is often met with the spoken or unspoken argument “Why wait? I’m enjoying life right now by drinking.” To further complicate things, our culture thrives on technology that eliminates waiting. We are consumers of micro-waves, fax machines, cellular phones, and instant foods. Even if one can envision “happiness” coming later in life, the prevailing ethos of instant gratification makes a long wait Taken from "Addictive Thinking" Second Edition (Abraham Twerski)

Play and beat stress

Jane McGonigle, a games designer, shows how she used her games knowledge not only to overcome ideas of suicide as she recovered from concussion, but also how to create a happier life

Creative Thinking

Creative thinking as a tool to overcome fear - listen to David kelley

22 Powerful tools to transform fear

I recently found an e-book which uses many of the techniques I myself have trained in and used over the years. You can download a free copy of the e-book "22 Powerful Tools to transform your Fear". Happy Reading

Life on Purpose

Many people are stressed because they are not on purpose "Significance in life doesn’t come from status, because you can always find somebody who’s got more than you. It doesn’t come from sex. It doesn’t come from salary. It comes from serving.” (Rick Warren)

The world needs us introverts too!

“There's zero correlation between being the best talker and having the best ideas.” — Susan Cain I have had the stressful experience of working with rampant extroverts, so I find Susan's talk refreshing

This is an interesting talk. I have witnessed how technology can facilitate relaxation in kids who are hyper so Perhaps games can be used to advance human values....

I have just watched the film based on Liz Murray's journey from homeless to Harvard. I found it very inspiring. It is based on Liz' book "Breaking Night" Listen to Liz talking to youngsters, awesome advice

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