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Dr. Michael J. Hurd's column, Life's a Beach! appears weekly in the Gannett publications, The Delaware Wave and the The Delaware Coast Press.  Both newspapers serve the busy Atlantic resorts of Coastal Delaware, including Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island, and surrounding cities and towns, including Ocean City, MD.

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# Article Title Date
1 Teens and self-respect Wednesday, 28 July 2010
2 Walk the Walk Wednesday, 21 July 2010
3 Work for yourself Wednesday, 14 July 2010
4 Loving life is Good for You Wednesday, 07 July 2010
5 What’s Past is Past Wednesday, 30 June 2010
6 Challenge your Fears Wednesday, 23 June 2010
7 The Heartbreak of Alzheimer’s Wednesday, 16 June 2010
8 Going outside your head Wednesday, 09 June 2010
9 Imaginative Overeating Wednesday, 02 June 2010
10 Rejection can be OK Wednesday, 26 May 2010
11 Fears Won't Kill You Wednesday, 19 May 2010
12 How good is "good enough?" Wednesday, 12 May 2010
13 Has your marriage gone stale? Wednesday, 28 April 2010
14 Is Life Unfair? Wednesday, 21 April 2010
15 The fallacy of “helping" Wednesday, 14 April 2010
16 Is Road Rage just bad manners? Wednesday, 07 April 2010
17 Should teens pay their own way? Wednesday, 31 March 2010
18 Pills aren’t the answer Wednesday, 24 March 2010
19 Six Steps to Coping Better Wednesday, 17 March 2010
20 Fattening Fixations Wednesday, 10 March 2010
21 6 Tips for Dealing with Teenagers Wednesday, 03 March 2010
22 Little White Lies Wednesday, 24 February 2010
23 In a panic over love Wednesday, 03 February 2010
24 Controlling Mothers and Other Lessons of Love Wednesday, 27 January 2010
25 "Seasonally Affective" Sadness Wednesday, 20 January 2010
26 Tasteless Obsessions Wednesday, 06 January 2010
27 Fail-Safe your New Year’s Resolutions Wednesday, 30 December 2009
28 Can the Internet Cure Loneliness? Wednesday, 23 December 2009
29 A Shortcut to Nowhere Wednesday, 16 December 2009
30 How to Avoid “Victim-Think” Wednesday, 09 December 2009
31 Diets don’t work Wednesday, 02 December 2009
32 Actions have consequences Wednesday, 25 November 2009
33 Controlling doesn’t work Wednesday, 18 November 2009
34 Self-Reliance Equals Self-Esteem Wednesday, 11 November 2009
35 Take Care of Yourself First Wednesday, 04 November 2009
36 Perk up your memory Wednesday, 28 October 2009
37 The Second Time Around Wednesday, 21 October 2009
38 What Therapy Isn’t Wednesday, 14 October 2009
39 The Antidote to Bitterness Wednesday, 07 October 2009
40 You Deserve Better! Wednesday, 23 September 2009
41 Finding fault in all the wrong places Wednesday, 16 September 2009
42 Something for Nothing Wednesday, 09 September 2009
43 Remember? Wednesday, 02 September 2009
44 Dealing with Job Loss Wednesday, 26 August 2009
45 Listen to yourself! Wednesday, 19 August 2009
46 Stay Connected Wednesday, 12 August 2009
47 Catching Up Wednesday, 05 August 2009
48 Feeling Sad Wednesday, 29 July 2009
49 Emotional Pollution Wednesday, 15 July 2009
50 Dealing with Obstruction Wednesday, 08 July 2009
51 Listen Up! Wednesday, 01 July 2009
52 The Antidote to Envy Wednesday, 24 June 2009
53 Do It Yourself Wednesday, 17 June 2009
54 Nag, Nag, Nag! Wednesday, 10 June 2009
55 Unhealthy Escapes Wednesday, 03 June 2009
56 Troubled Times Wednesday, 27 May 2009
57 Failure is Opportunity Wednesday, 20 May 2009
58 Imagination: Uniquely Human Wednesday, 13 May 2009
59 To Thine Own Self… Wednesday, 06 May 2009
60 Pay off your Sleep Debt! Wednesday, 29 April 2009
61 No Regrets Wednesday, 22 April 2009
62 Be successful, and still enjoy life Wednesday, 15 April 2009
63 Humor can be toxic Wednesday, 08 April 2009
64 Tips for raising emotionally healthy kids Wednesday, 01 April 2009
65 Choose to feel better Wednesday, 25 March 2009
66 Coping with elderly parents Wednesday, 18 March 2009
67 Negative people are toxic! Wednesday, 11 March 2009
68 Just do it! Wednesday, 04 March 2009
69 Avoid Arguments by Communicating Well Wednesday, 25 February 2009
70 Shame and Personal Responsibility Wednesday, 18 February 2009
71 Is it a reason—or an excuse? Wednesday, 11 February 2009
72 Coping With Change Wednesday, 04 February 2009
73 Don’t Mix Money with Friends Wednesday, 28 January 2009
74 Is "texting" an addiction? Wednesday, 21 January 2009
75 Is it Good to be Cynical? Wednesday, 14 January 2009
76 Success is More than Peas and Greens Wednesday, 07 January 2009
77 Is Arguing Healthy? Wednesday, 31 December 2008
78 Progress is a good thing! Wednesday, 24 December 2008
79 Beat shyness with an action plan Wednesday, 17 December 2008
80 Does Therapy Work? Wednesday, 10 December 2008
81 Small Town Syndrome Wednesday, 03 December 2008
82 Give thanks for the best of the human spirit Wednesday, 26 November 2008
83 Politics Got You Down? Wednesday, 19 November 2008
84 Challenge your Emotions Wednesday, 12 November 2008
85 Boo! Wednesday, 05 November 2008
86 Music hath charms… Wednesday, 29 October 2008
87 More on jealousy and cheating… Wednesday, 22 October 2008
88 Retirement isn’t “playing hooky.” Wednesday, 15 October 2008
89 What’s next after the kids move out? Wednesday, 08 October 2008
90 Why compromise? Wednesday, 01 October 2008
91 Who can you trust? Wednesday, 24 September 2008
92 Say no to bullies! Wednesday, 10 September 2008
93 Decide for Yourself Wednesday, 03 September 2008
94 Learn to let go Wednesday, 27 August 2008
95 Treat yourself to an apology Wednesday, 20 August 2008
96 May I Suggest…? Wednesday, 13 August 2008
97 Resolve Conflict by Changing Perspective Wednesday, 06 August 2008
98 Beware of “Vacation Syndrome!” Wednesday, 30 July 2008
99 How much is your time worth? Wednesday, 23 July 2008
100 Depressed? Turn off TV news! Wednesday, 16 July 2008
101 Can “closure” end the pain? Wednesday, 09 July 2008
102 Don't Take It Personally! Wednesday, 02 July 2008
103 Are you a Child Whisperer? Wednesday, 25 June 2008
104 A little respect can help get things done Wednesday, 18 June 2008
105 Who are we to judge? Wednesday, 11 June 2008
106 How to handle an obnoxious person Wednesday, 04 June 2008
107 Is your college kid an adult? Wednesday, 28 May 2008
108 Replace Labels with a Healthy Outlook Wednesday, 21 May 2008
109 Twelve Steps to Less Stress Wednesday, 14 May 2008
110 Do friendships last forever? Wednesday, 07 May 2008
111 Can multitasking work? Wednesday, 30 April 2008
112 Your "inner voice" could be wrong Wednesday, 23 April 2008
113 Share your dollars with sense Wednesday, 16 April 2008
114 What you feel may not be real! Wednesday, 09 April 2008
115 You can learn to be helpless Wednesday, 02 April 2008
116 Age gracefully by thinking young Wednesday, 26 March 2008
117 Grief and guilt are not the same thing Wednesday, 19 March 2008
118 Why bother with manners, anyway? Wednesday, 12 March 2008
119 Learning to confront can improve your mental health Wednesday, 05 March 2008
120 Are you SURE you want to be "normal"? Wednesday, 27 February 2008
121 Match aging parents' anxiety with your strength Wednesday, 20 February 2008
122 Care enough to have an opinion Wednesday, 13 February 2008
123 Can "single think" become "couple think"? Wednesday, 30 January 2008
124 The art (and science) of disagreement Wednesday, 23 January 2008
125 Kids need happy parents Wednesday, 16 January 2008
126 Should you listen to the voices in your head? Wednesday, 09 January 2008
127 Are you a helper, or an enabler? Wednesday, 02 January 2008
128 Is there such a thing as too many presents? Wednesday, 26 December 2007
129 Avoiding family conflict during the holidays Wednesday, 19 December 2007
130 Is it healthy to strive for perfection? Wednesday, 12 December 2007
131 Please pardon the interruption, but-- Wednesday, 05 December 2007
132 Choose to enjoy the holidays--stress-free Wednesday, 28 November 2007
133 What is "Neurotic"? Wednesday, 21 November 2007
134 Can you assert yourself and be truthful at the same time? Wednesday, 14 November 2007
135 How important is it to have "the perfect child"? Wednesday, 07 November 2007
136 Stressed? Take a deep breath--but don't forget to think Wednesday, 31 October 2007
137 Do you know why you do the things you do? Wednesday, 24 October 2007
138 How does it feel to be invisible? Wednesday, 17 October 2007
139 Transition isn't failure, if it makes you happy Wednesday, 10 October 2007
140 Opinions based only on emotions are meaningless Wednesday, 03 October 2007
141 Happiness should be the rule, not the exception Wednesday, 26 September 2007
142 A child's gratitude and respect is the reward for good parenting Wednesday, 19 September 2007
143 Maybe you're not so crazy after all! Wednesday, 12 September 2007
144 Be proud of yourself for a job well done! Wednesday, 05 September 2007
145 Effective parenting involves more than just the warm fuzzies Wednesday, 29 August 2007
146 Crowds got you down? Adjust your attitude with this mid-summer pick-me-up Wednesday, 22 August 2007
147 Is it "selfish" to want a true friendship? Wednesday, 15 August 2007
148 Understanding, patience and reality: good medicine for elderly parents Wednesday, 08 August 2007
149 Taking responsibility for obnoxious behavior Wednesday, 01 August 2007
150 Rationalization is NOT an aerobic exercise! Wednesday, 25 July 2007
151 Being contrary is no "short-cut" to self-esteem Wednesday, 18 July 2007
152 Loving and caring are not excuses to interfere Wednesday, 11 July 2007
153 Respect and admiration: Keys to a healthy romantic relationship Wednesday, 04 July 2007
154 Romantic happiness trumps all--no matter how old you are Wednesday, 27 June 2007
155 Criticism can be helpful IF your self-esteem is in good working order. Wednesday, 20 June 2007
156 Build self-esteem by encouraging kids to "go for it" Wednesday, 13 June 2007
157 Curiosity, fantasy and imagination: Uniquely human, and absolutely necessary. Wednesday, 06 June 2007
158 "What, me worry?" Excellent advice for good mental health Wednesday, 30 May 2007
159 Reasoning based on emotion is the trademark of a closed mind. Wednesday, 23 May 2007
160 Getting rid of "stinkin thinkin" can help reduce your stress Wednesday, 16 May 2007
161 Mistaken assumptions can make a breakup even more painful Wednesday, 09 May 2007
162 The Virginia Tech massacre: Some criminal minds are beyond help Wednesday, 02 May 2007
163 Respect is the key to being a first-class neighbor Wednesday, 25 April 2007
164 Psychological labeling can do more harm than good Wednesday, 18 April 2007
165 It's true: The best revenge is living well Wednesday, 11 April 2007
166 A kid's allowance can be effective training for later life Wednesday, 04 April 2007
167 Are you--or somebody you love--overly sensitive? Wednesday, 28 March 2007
168 Sometimes you're the windshield; sometimes you're the bug Wednesday, 21 March 2007
169 Take back control of your life! Try turning off your cell phone Wednesday, 14 March 2007
170 Is "unconditional love" really what you want? Wednesday, 07 March 2007
171 Defend your personal space--even at the beach! Wednesday, 28 February 2007
172 Need to change? Do it for yourself and nobody else Wednesday, 21 February 2007
173 There's no denying the fact that "stuff happens" Wednesday, 14 February 2007
174 Can excessive behaviors lead to dangerous addictions? Wednesday, 07 February 2007
175 Don't let guilt play a part in major life decisions Wednesday, 31 January 2007
176 Confronting the death of a friend or loved one can be difficult Wednesday, 24 January 2007
177 First impressions can sometimes be superficial--and wrong Wednesday, 17 January 2007
178 Dusting your stuff can be good for what ails you Wednesday, 10 January 2007
179 Good Luck! Wednesday, 03 January 2007
180 Losing the clutter can be good for your mental health! Wednesday, 27 December 2006
181 Can Internet dating be successful (and safe)? Wednesday, 20 December 2006
182 Treating dollars with sense Wednesday, 13 December 2006
183 Talking too much can have deep-seated roots Wednesday, 06 December 2006
184 "Magical Thinking" can only lead to disappointment Wednesday, 29 November 2006
185 Give thanks for the best of the human spirit Wednesday, 22 November 2006
186 Setting your priorities is essential for good mental health Wednesday, 15 November 2006
187 "Owning" your true feelings in the face of confrontation Wednesday, 08 November 2006
188 Does it really matter what other people think? Wednesday, 01 November 2006
189 True hypocrisy is a stressful, full-time job Wednesday, 25 October 2006
190 Objective facts and self-esteem are the enemies of gossip Wednesday, 18 October 2006
191 Are you an outlaw? Resort living takes a special kind of person Wednesday, 11 October 2006
192 What you feel is what you want Wednesday, 04 October 2006
193 Cheapness is often about fear and control Wednesday, 27 September 2006
194 What's the best way to console a grieving friend? Wednesday, 20 September 2006
195 Bad moods might not be so bad after all Wednesday, 13 September 2006
196 A happy life can be a risky business Wednesday, 06 September 2006
197 Your time is valuable--spend it wisely Wednesday, 30 August 2006
198 Parents' attitudes can help kids survive a divorce Wednesday, 23 August 2006
199 A pet's love is a first-rate Rx for health and happiness Wednesday, 16 August 2006
200 Is it mentally healthy to love your stuff? Wednesday, 09 August 2006
201 Perk up your memory with some simple techniques Wednesday, 02 August 2006
202 Beware of the dangers of "Vacation Syndrome!" Wednesday, 26 July 2006
203 The magic and mystery of our nighttime flights of fantasy Wednesday, 19 July 2006
204 Road rage: a disease, or just really bad manners? Wednesday, 12 July 2006
205 Laughter really is the best medicine! Wednesday, 05 July 2006
206 What's next after the kids move out? Wednesday, 28 June 2006
207 No Regrets: A great prescription for good mental health Wednesday, 21 June 2006
208 Face the fear of flying by learning to "let go" Wednesday, 14 June 2006
209 A psychological look at "idol" worship Wednesday, 07 June 2006
210 Reality is the healthiest diet! Wednesday, 31 May 2006
211 Retirement shouldn't feel like playing hooky Wednesday, 24 May 2006
212 Does spanking a child really work? Wednesday, 17 May 2006
213 What's wrong with spanking a child? Wednesday, 10 May 2006
214 Superstition is no substitute for reality Wednesday, 03 May 2006
215 Controlling makes it "all about you" Wednesday, 26 April 2006
216 When is a lie better than the truth? Wednesday, 19 April 2006
217 Like anything worth having, self-esteem must be earned Wednesday, 12 April 2006
218 Lying is hazardous to your mental health Wednesday, 05 April 2006
219 Do obsessions get in the way of your life? Wednesday, 29 March 2006
220 Don't let your problems get you down! Wednesday, 22 March 2006
221 Twelve Easy Steps to Less Stress Wednesday, 15 March 2006
222 Are you happy? Wednesday, 08 March 2006
223 Ten tips for raising emotionally healthy kids Wednesday, 01 March 2006
224 Always acting on your feelings can be hazardous to your health! Wednesday, 22 February 2006
225 Exercising your choices can broaden your horizons! Wednesday, 15 February 2006
226 Your time is your own! Treat it that way Wednesday, 08 February 2006
227 Smiling: the science of feeling good about life Wednesday, 01 February 2006
228 Resort living takes a special kind of person! Wednesday, 25 January 2006
229 Resolving contradictions can lower your stress Wednesday, 18 January 2006
230 Sometimes anger isn't what it appears to be! Wednesday, 11 January 2006
231 Nine tips to help you keep promises to yourself Wednesday, 04 January 2006
232 Fail-safe your New Year's resolutions with bite size goals Wednesday, 28 December 2005
233 Marital quarrels around the holidays can be avoided Wednesday, 21 December 2005
234 Overcome your or your loved one's shyness with an action plan Wednesday, 14 December 2005
235 Holiday gift giving doesn't have to be a chore! Wednesday, 30 November 2005
236 You don't have to give in to bullies! Wednesday, 23 November 2005
237 The keys to aging gracefully: Think Young! Wednesday, 16 November 2005
238 Pills alone are not the cure for depression Wednesday, 09 November 2005
239 What's so bad about being selfish? Wednesday, 02 November 2005
240 Good communication skills help avoid arguments Wednesday, 26 October 2005
241 Feeling guilty? Question your assumptions! Wednesday, 19 October 2005
242 Considering the facts can help reduce your fears Wednesday, 12 October 2005
243 Want to take back control of your life? Try turning off your cell phone Wednesday, 28 September 2005
244 Replace control with accountability, and boost your psychological health Wednesday, 21 September 2005
245 Challenging faulty emotions can make you happy and healthy Wednesday, 14 September 2005
246 With a positive attitude, you can turn loss into opportunity! Wednesday, 07 September 2005
247 You can be successful, and still enjoy life's everyday pleasures Wednesday, 31 August 2005
248 Is Vacation Syndrome a Sign of Too Much Stress? Wednesday, 24 August 2005
249 Back-to-School is an Opportunity for a Healthy Outlook Wednesday, 17 August 2005
250 Loving life is good for your mental health! Wednesday, 10 August 2005
251 Treating dollars with sense Wednesday, 03 August 2005
252 Keeping weight off after dieting is the real challenge! Wednesday, 27 July 2005
253 Tips on Coping with Changes in Your Life Wednesday, 20 July 2005
254 What's Your Hurry? Wednesday, 13 July 2005
255 Don't Take It Personally! Wednesday, 06 July 2005
256 Got Beach Slump? Wednesday, 29 June 2005
 

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