by Jeff Clark, MD | Oct 26, 2020 | Behaviorism, Vision
Behaviorism gets a bad rap. We aren’t Pavlov’s dogs. Our lives aren’t conducted completely inside of a Skinner Box. We have thoughts, emotions, preferences, and experiences. At the same time, some of the most powerful influences in the world drive our lives...
by Jeff Clark, MD | Oct 19, 2020 | Goals, Uncertainty
You cannot remove uncertainty from your life. You can plan around it, mitigate against some of its biggest risks, and at times even enjoy it. But you can never escape it. Embrace uncertainty as a surprisingly stable foundation. If you don’t expect some change,...
by Jeff Clark, MD | Oct 12, 2020 | Anxiety, Avoidance
If you’re tossed in a pool, thrashing wildly is the worst thing you can do. But if it’s never happened before, how would you know better? You can learn to tread water. A coordinated effort between your limbs will keep your head in the air. Erratic motions make you...
by Jeff Clark, MD | Oct 5, 2020 | Models, Relationships
Last week, I wrote about the cardinal rule of mental health: that your only real option to improve any situation is to change your behavior. It’s a simple principle that bears repeating. But there are some relevant counterarguments that are worth addressing. Another...
