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THE SHORT OF IT

Different ideas pared down for easy use

Thomas Kennedy
April 15, 2018

How to Train Your Partner

Thomas Kennedy
April 15, 2018

I had mostly accepted my terrible lot in life, thinking I would just have to go along with this crazy obsession with a made bed, but I also couldn't help but wonder why it was important to her. When I asked I tried to do so with an open mind…

Thomas Kennedy
March 11, 2018

Why Did I Do That?

Thomas Kennedy
March 11, 2018

There are many ways in which we can find ourselves doing things that go against our values or goals. Some are social, like saying something regrettable to a spouse. Others are moral…

Thomas Kennedy
February 11, 2018

Mindfulness vs Denial

Thomas Kennedy
February 11, 2018

The research is in: mindfulness works. But even with its growing acceptance and popularity, there is still a lot of skepticism. John Mulaney, one of my favorite stand-ups... 

Tagged: Mindfulness, Denial, Therapy

Thomas Kennedy
January 7, 2018

Nothing vs Something (Less Depressing Thoughts)

Thomas Kennedy
January 7, 2018

Depression is a complex problem, but one thought that can really kick it into overdrive is a general sense that "life is terrible and there's nothing that can be done to make it better." In other words, feeling pessimistic…

Tagged: Depression, Something vs. Nothing, Therapy, Pessimism, Optimism, Hope

Thomas Kennedy
December 10, 2017

Why Quitting Vices is Miserable

Thomas Kennedy
December 10, 2017

I grew up loving Diet Coke. Starting a few years ago I finally accepted I need to keep my bones (apparently diet coke slowly leeches calcium from your bones) and I should cut way back. I generally succeeded, but...

Tagged: Having a Vice, Vices

Thomas Kennedy
November 12, 2017

What Makes the World and What Makes You

Thomas Kennedy
November 12, 2017

The world is the world because it's the world. Makes perfect sense. Except, there are many different ways to experience the world. So...

Thomas Kennedy
October 15, 2017

Married and a Therapist

Thomas Kennedy
October 15, 2017

I like to think that I am generally being myself when working as a therapist. I might be a little more reserved and focused on the client rather than myself, but I aim to mostly be my goofy lighthearted self. I also try to minimize my role as...

Thomas Kennedy
September 10, 2017

Default to Happiness

Thomas Kennedy
September 10, 2017

With all the advancements in advertising psychology it’s tempting to think that the right lifestyle, the right medication, or the right job can get you the happiness you’re searching for. The weird thing is...

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