KC Kelly, Ph.D.
To my loyal and new readers here at DOCintheBiz:
Mid December, 2009 marked the beginning of a new venture for me.

by KC Kelly, Ph.D.
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I can understand when people understand the terms “self esteem” or “self worth” (words which I use interchangeably) to be rather vanilla, simple and over-generalized. “Self-esteem” belongs at a level of the subconscious that is intangible and difficult to explain. This is why people often view the idea of “self esteem” [...]

KC Kelly, Ph.D.
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I told my friend today that I went to the beach for a bit of introspection that I so desperately needed to try to clear my head. Yes, even doctors should have their own versions of “therapy” for cathartic cleansing. Despite all the life that was going on around me, I thought [...]

KC Kelly, Ph.D.
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Don’t allow fears to get in the way of what you were meant to do/be. I know that may sound easier said than done, but if you truly want to accomplish something, we have to believe that most of the battle is in having the proper attitude, saying the correct things to ourselves, [...]

 by KC Kelly, Ph.D.
Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying?
“That which does not kill us, makes us stronger” – Friedrich Nietzche
“We must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for our journey.” – Kenji Miyazawa
“We shall draw from the heart of suffering itself the means of inspiration and survival.” – Sir Winston Churchill
“Everything can be [...]

by KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
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Many a day, I have spent hours sitting on the floor in the philosophy section of used book stores, reading some of the most magnificent works of art written. The smell of old books is joyful. The idea that the books I love so dearly are approximately an average of two [...]

by KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
Questions and Answers at www.DOCintheBiz.com
Question: Dear Doc KC,
I’ve been a single woman for over 4 years now after ending a 5 year marriage. I’ve dated since then, but only frogs and I’m really ready to meet my prince. What advice might you have to give me? Anything would be appreciated. Thanks [...]

by KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
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What is Truly Important for Today? As an addendum to the previous article I wrote, Hope for a Bright Future During These Economically Hard Times, I write this article in an attempt to look at the whole suggestion of keeping hope, staying positive, and looking towards a brighter future in a [...]

by KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
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We must always keep hope for a bright future even during these economically hard times that many of us are facing today!

by KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
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The presence of an emotional support animal in one’s life can be an exceptional healing agent for mind/body/spirit infirmities as well as a catalyst for helping to promote wellbeing and quality of life.

by KC Kelly, Ph.D., LHMC
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Dreams and Goals
How far away is a star?
Is a star truly unreachable?
I guess it depends on what you call a star. YOU are a star. Just as people define “success,” they define what is a star.
What is a dream?
Is a dream soley a state of abstraction… asleep or awake? Are dreams [...]

by KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
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The Difficulties of Finding a Medication that Works for You
I had a comment from a reader who truly couldn’t understand my comment, “THE KEY IS TO NEVER GIVE UP!” And I never mind a challenge and the questioning as to what I mean by what I write in my articles. In [...]

by KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
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Attitude, Success, and the Things That Hold Us Back
I consider part of what I do as being a life coach. I work with changing attitudes, thought patterns, self talk, etc., to help people reach goals they never thought they could attain. However, there are both intrinsic and extrinsic factors that get [...]

by KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
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Are there such things as true brain chemical imbalances?  Someone commented on a former article I wrote and respectfully questioned brain chemical imbalances. I appreciated and also respected the question so much and had so much to say on the subject, that it inspired me to write an article.
He asked, “The mind and [...]

by KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
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Is Attitude Everything?
Someone asked the question, “Is attitude everything?” and referred to the idea that most of the greatest motivational speakers say that indeed attitude is everything. I’m going to declare that my personal belief and experience is that attitude is…let’s say…about 75% of what happens to us in our lives.

by KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
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What one of the best blogging social networks on the Internet, BlogCatolog, has reminded us all of is that this year marks the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the United Nations. Bloggers around the world have been asked to draw attention to the challenges and [...]

By KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
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Everyone will probably have a different recipe for what ingredients they feel need to be added into the pot to make an emotionally healthy and happy relationship. Please keep in mind that no relationship will ever be perfect, so I would not advise to expect every single ingredient to be present, [...]

By KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
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Is it all in our thinking? Once we begin to understand the mind/body connection, I think we’ll have a much better understanding of just how much psychology plays a part in our everyday emotional and physical health and wellness. Health is not just about working out and eating well. [...]

By KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC
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Dr. Abraham Maslow (1908-1970) coined the term “Self-Actualization” as the pinnacle in the hierarchy of human needs which begins with simple survival. It is also commonly known in the field of psychology, that reaching self actualization, which is the highest point of the ladder, is rarely reached in one’s [...]