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Talk:Essay:Quantifying Mental Strength (view source)
Revision as of 15:52, January 5, 2009
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::: The rant is yours, not mine. My criticisms are well supported. Don't insult Focus on the Family by implying they would propose such an absurd and hurtful set of recommendations.--[[User:Aschlafly|Andy Schlafly]] 23:34, 3 January 2009 (EST)
::: The rant is yours, not mine. My criticisms are well supported. Don't insult Focus on the Family by implying they would propose such an absurd and hurtful set of recommendations.--[[User:Aschlafly|Andy Schlafly]] 23:34, 3 January 2009 (EST)
Problem is is that you only view 3 of them as potentially harmful, namely the 2 you say are new agey and the one which you think is calling for self-centeredness. But you said that I shouldn't insult FotF by saying that they would advocate stuff like this. Well lets see what they actually have to say. Focus is italicized, APA is in bold.
''Instead of mourning our current state of affairs, we can be part of a new order. We can become agents of the new rather than apologists for what is passing away.''
'''Try looking beyond the present to how future circumstances may be a little better. Note any subtle ways in which you might already feel somewhat better as you deal with difficult situations.'''
''It is always more painful and risky to do something than to talk about it. But breaking the cycles of futility means we have an obligation to engage the problem.''
'''Take decisive actions. Act on adverse situations as much as you can. Take decisive actions, rather than detaching completely from problems and stresses and wishing they would just go away.'''
''In order to rid ourselves of real guilt, most of us will need to clean up after past sins, mistakes and transgressions. This usually includes a real apology and, in order to create one, we need self-awareness, humility and courage.''
'''Look for opportunities for self-discovery. People often learn something about themselves and may find that they have grown in some respect as a result of their struggle with loss.'''
''Isolating himself, on the other hand, is not healthy. Isolation may be symptomatic of depression, drug or alcohol use, anxiety or illegal behavior.''
'''Make connections. Good relationships with close family members, friends, or others are important. Accepting help and support from those who care about you and will listen to you strengthens resilience.'''
''Do the difficult tasks in phases. Often a "first draft" will get you 80 percent of the way along. Time for "topping off" the finished product can be better foreseen, and meeting the deadline seems less of a task.''
'''Move toward your goals. Develop some realistic goals. Do something regularly -- even if it seems like a small accomplishment -- that enables you to move toward your goals.
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I could go on but you get my point.
References:
[http://www.focusonthefamily.com/lifechallenges/emotional_health/depression/no_teen_is_an_island.aspx http://www.focusonthefamily.com/lifechallenges/emotional_health/depression/no_teen_is_an_island.aspx]
[http://www.focusonthefamily.com/lifechallenges/emotional_health/stress.aspx http://www.focusonthefamily.com/lifechallenges/emotional_health/stress.aspx]
[http://www.focusonthefamily.com/lifechallenges/emotional_health/changing_an_angry_spirit/winning_the_war_against_anger.aspx http://www.focusonthefamily.com/lifechallenges/emotional_health/changing_an_angry_spirit/winning_the_war_against_anger.aspx]
--[[User:Lynus|Lynus]] 10:52, 5 January 2009 (EST)