Dr. Neill Neill's Practical Psychology for Capable People

The Real Reason You Resist Change

Dr. Neill Neill — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 17:58:34 +0000

Some people view change as positive. Some people view it as negative. The fact of the matter is we all experience change at one point or another. So, why do we try to resist change?

Appreciate the Flower Power

Dr. Neill Neill — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 23:56:56 +0000

The blossoms and flowers are out in their full magnificence in Victoria B.C. where I was yesterday. I feasted my eyes on the flowering trees lining the streets and the daffodils. Back home a camelia is blooming in our own yard. I have always loved to drink in the energy of blooms.

Relationship Communication: Read my Lips, not my Mind

Dr. Neill Neill — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:39:42 +0000

Dr. Neill Neill When two people are in close sync with each other, they often give little hints of their close connection. For example, they complete each other’s sentences. (...)

How I Fell in Love

Dr. Neill Neill — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:30:41 +0000

Neill Neill's short story of how he fell in love won the prize for the "Most serendipitous love story" and was published in Synergy Magazine.

Does External Change Cause Internal Change in a Relationship?

Dr. Neill Neill — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:57:01 +0000

Have you ever noticed that as you grow older in a relationship, each partner changes? Sometimes the change is internal brought on by a great external change in your relationship—like the birth of a new baby. Do you notice that your partner has changed? Or do you still view them as they were when you first got together?

Overwhelmed? How to Conquer it

Dr. Neill Neill — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:06:10 +0000

If you want to be at the top of your game, you must close cycles. The principles apply to your career, your marriage and your life. Overwhelm is a consequence of having too many open cycles.

Good Communication and Personality Style

Dr. Neill Neill — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 18:16:20 +0000

Good communication is the hallmark of a healthy relationship. However, communication often falters when one or both parties fail to take personality style into account, especially when making decisions. Guilty as charged…

Dieting-The Season that Follows the Holidays

Dr. Neill Neill — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 03:38:03 +0000

For many people the holidays involve quite a bit of food and beverage intake in the celebrations; yes, even excess. Then in January diets abound and gym memberships surge.

Reduce Food Cravings

Dr. Neill Neill — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:21:14 +0000

Food craving leads to consumption. Consumption leads to more food cravings. 'Tis the season for eating, drinking and otherwise celebrating with others...a great time of enjoyment, love, generosity and generally good feelings...good feelings accompany eating. And...we eat for those good feelings associated with foods we ate in the past...And we end up eating too much.

Family Peace and Holiday Stress

Dr. Neill Neill — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:57:36 +0000

For most families the holiday season is an emotional time. Our young children make more demands upon us. Our adult children expect something of us. If our parents are alive, they may have expectations of us. Our friends may expect us to go shopping with them or go to parties—thus causing holiday stress!