by Jeff Clark, MD | Apr 15, 2023 | Addiction, Values, Vision
Loyal readers: I’m so grateful you joined me on this blog. It’s been a while since I’ve posted, and I’m happy to say that I’m back on the wagon! When I slowed down posts two years ago, I was making a major career transition. Since we last...
by Jeff Clark, MD | Feb 15, 2021 | Baby Steps, Brain, Cognitive Fusion/Defusion, Values, Vision
Cognitive fusion is a powerful observation that comes from acceptance and commitment therapy. In essence, cognitive fusion describes times when our thoughts become “fused” with our beliefs, preventing us from acting in a way that enriches our lives. In short, it’s a...
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 | Sep 21, 2020 | Baby Steps, Do Less, Goals, Vision
Time, energy, and attention are finite. Doing something is a decision not to do something else. You may be stretched too thin to reach all your goals. Try doing less. You can choose to be just “good enough” at most tasks so that you can be exceptional at...
by Jeff Clark, MD | Sep 7, 2020 | Goals, Self-Disclosure, Vision
I had a minor setback this week. I applied for a competitive virtual reality training program and I wasn’t accepted. I had worked hard on the application, but it wasn’t enough. Setting aside the very real emotions of failure–something I allowed myself to feel...
by Jeff Clark, MD | Aug 17, 2020 | Goals, Vision
Best-selling author Jim Collins famously coined the phrase “big, hairy, audacious goals.” Goals of this type are bold, important, and unexpected. They channel our vision; inspiring change in us and the people we serve. For example: instead of saying “I’m going to...