Tag Archives: positive psychology

Book Review: Crash The Chatterbox

Posted on March 22, 2014 by nathanalbright

Crash The Chatterbox: Hearing God’s Voice Above All Others, by Steven Furtick [Note: This book was provided free of charge by WaterBrook Multnomah Press in exchange for an honest review.] One of the surprises of this book is that although … Continue reading →

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The Exigencies Of The Moment

Posted on October 30, 2013 by nathanalbright

All too often in life, especially in these present days, we live by the exigencies of the moment. This is not only true at the individual level, but it is also true at the institutional level as well as the … Continue reading →

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Gone Fishing

Posted on April 28, 2013 by nathanalbright

Fishing is an activity I have never particularly enjoyed, despite repeated attempts. Aside from some experiences as an elementary school student using a small net to catch fish in the Gifted class’ fish tank, which were not greatly encouraged, I … Continue reading →

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Some Things Are Better Together

Posted on December 20, 2012 by nathanalbright

By nature I am someone who likes to keep the foods I eat somewhat separate. I know they all mix together eventually, but when it comes to eating them I like to take them one at a time, and my … Continue reading →

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Lead Me Not Into Temptation

Posted on September 10, 2012 by nathanalbright

There are some situations that we tend to avoid as people because we do not wish to deliberately provoke our weak areas. For example, someone struggling with the problem of alcoholism would probably not be well-advised to go bar-hopping. If … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Feelings Buried Alive Never Die

Posted on August 4, 2012 by nathanalbright

Feelings Buried Alive Never Die, by Karol K. Truman One of the biggest problems with self-help books in general (and also with any kind of truth) is that the principles of self-help are fairly easy and straightforward, but the practice … Continue reading →

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Negative Obsessive Rumination And The Artist’s Enigma

Posted on September 20, 2011 by nathanalbright

It is almost a cliche to hear of the relationship between artists and mental illness. Writers, musicians, comics, and other performers are routinely diagnosed with mental illness, particularly depression, and often self-medicate through sexuality, drugs, and alcohol. Nonetheless, artists are … Continue reading →

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A Review of My Strengths Finder Report

Posted on January 12, 2011 by nathanalbright

As I have already viewed two books on the subject of the “strengths” view of personality [1] [2], which focuses on one’s God given talents and abilities and how one can best develop them and leverage them into abilities and … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Strengths Finder 2.0

Posted on January 12, 2011 by nathanalbright

Strengths Finder 2.0, by Tom Rath Like many a sequel that is not quite as good as the original, this is a book that, if judged on its own merits, is a worthwhile read but still a pale imitation of … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Now, Discover Your Strengths

Posted on January 6, 2011 by nathanalbright

Now, Discover Your Strengths, by Marcus Buckingham & Donald O. Clifton, Ph.D I read this book thanks to the recommendation of a friend of mine, but unfortunately I got the book as a library copy.  In order to get the … Continue reading →

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