Emotions & Psychology
When you awake in the morning, while you are still lying in bed, think for a moment: What does it mean to be awake and alive?
Though many of its clients may not be, the therapy industry itself is healthy and robust. You may even be lying on a couch as you read this. In an era of unprecedented material excess, we sometimes find ourselves feeling emotionally bankrupt. We know where to turn for excitement, but we are lost when it comes to finding meaning. We are experts at distraction, but when we are alone with the mirror, are we truly happy? Are these questions considered neuroses? I don’t know, this conversation is stressing me out…
How to Find the Leader in Yourself
Topic: Role of Government
Each one of us has the potential to be a leader. These are the five key features that we can all work on so that we can each direct our own destinies.
When You Feel Discouraged, Get to Know Yourself
Join best-selling author and counselor-to-thousands Rabbi Simon Jacobson for an inspiring two-minute video on why getting to know your true self will give you the energy to persist.
Read MoreHow Can I Change My Bad Habits?
Theme: You Cannot Turn Back the Clock
Rabbi Simon Jacobson dissects the anatomy of habits. Citing “The Power of Habit” by Charles Duhigg learn how habits are acquired over time, and what you must do to override these habits in order to overcome your past and move forward.
Are You Defined By Your Externals?
Theme: Personality Types
How much can we tell about a person from their external behavior? Can your outer personality be misleading to yourself and to others?
Happiness Is Your Essence
Theme: Happiness in Life
Happiness is a state of being, not an acquisition. Your essence is happy, and therefore your natural state is happiness.
What to Do When You Think Someone Hates You
Topic: Accepting People As They Are
Rabbi Simon Jacobson discusses the healthy, proactive approach to handling situations when someone seems to have negative feelings toward you. Learn how to respond in a way that is not demoralizing or humiliating — while maintaining your self-control and dignity. Free yourself from the toxins of resentment!
A Listening Technique to Resolve Emotional Conflict
The next time you get into a heated disagreement with someone you love, try this technique.
Read More60 Day Journey: Finding Renewal in Times of Disruption
As we approach the new year, Rosh Hashanah—a time of renewal—please join Rabbi Simon Jacobson in our ongoing 60-Day Journey and explore how to discover renewal in times of disruption.
Read More60 Day Journey: Finding Forgiveness in Times of Betrayal
60 Day Journey: Finding Forgiveness in Times of Betrayal
Read More60 day journey: Finding Clarity in Times of Confusion
Uncover the secret to finding clarity in an age of confusion. Discover how to cut through the noise and embrace a life illuminated by truth and certainty.
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