![<description><p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"> <span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> This talk explores the critical difference between being hurt by someone else's unkindness and choosing to react with cruelty. We challenge the notion that "hurting back" is justifiable, arguing that such an action makes us the unkind person we claim to hate in others. Learn how to <strong>choose calm</strong> and <strong>break the cycle</strong> by taking responsibility for your own emotional response.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"> <strong><span style="color: black;">New Episode of the Happiness Podcast with Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D.</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"> <strong><span style= "font-family: 'Apple Color Emoji'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Apple Color Emoji'; color: black;"> 🎧</span> <span style="color: black;">Listen now at </span></strong><a href="https://www.happinesspodcast.org/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"><strong>https://www.HappinessPodcast.org</strong></a></p> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"> <hr align="center" size="0" width="100%" /></div> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"> <span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;"> Do you want to live a peaceful, happy life? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Or are you simply ready to take the next step toward your full potential?</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"> <span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;"> Join Dr. Robert Puff, a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience, on the <strong>Happiness Podcast</strong>. With over 20 million downloads, the podcast explores the specific actions you can take to create lasting happiness.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"> <span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;"> A licensed psychologist in Newport Beach, California and author of 15 books, Dr. Puff has spent decades studying human achievement and sharing what he's learned. He wants to help you learn the steps you need to take to soar in your own life.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"> <span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;"> His blog for<span class= "apple-converted-space"> </span><strong>Psychology Today</strong><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>has captivated nearly 3 million readers, establishing him as a leading thinker in mental wellness.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"> <strong><span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;"> Explore more:</span></strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"> <strong><span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> The Happiness Podcast:</span></strong><span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> Listen for free.</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"> <strong><span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> Books:</span></strong><span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> Discover Dr. Puff's 15 books.</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"> <strong><span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> Blog:</span></strong><span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> Read his articles on Psychology Today:</span> <span style= "color: windowtext;"><a href= "https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/robert-puff-phd"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/robert-puff-phd</span></a></span></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"> <strong><span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;"> Contact Dr. Puff:</span></strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"> <strong><span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> Email:</span></strong><span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> DrRobertPuff@icloud.com</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"> <strong><span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; 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Happiness Podcast
Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D.
#564 Stop the Cycle: Why Hurting Them Back Only Hurts You (And How to Choose Calm)
#564 Stop the Cycle: Why Hurting Them Back Only Hurts You (And How to Choose Calm)
Description
This talk explores the critical difference between being hurt by someone else's unkindness and choosing to react with cruelty. We challenge the notion that "hurting back" is justifiable, arguing that such an action makes us the unkind person we claim to hate in others. Learn how to choose calm and break the cycle by taking responsibility for your own emotional response.
New Episode of the Happiness Podcast with Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D.
🎧 Listen now at https://www.HappinessPodcast.org
Do you want to live a peaceful, happy life? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Or are you simply ready to take the next step toward your full potential?
Join Dr. Robert Puff, a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience, on the Happiness Podcast. With over 20 million downloads, the podcast explores the specific actions you can take to create lasting happiness.
A licensed psychologist in Newport Beach, California and author of 15 books, Dr. Puff has spent decades studying human achievement and sharing what he's learned. He wants to help you learn the steps you need to take to soar in your own life.
His blog for Psychology Today has captivated nearly 3 million readers, establishing him as a leading thinker in mental wellness.
Explore more:
- The Happiness Podcast: Listen for free.
- Books: Discover Dr. Puff's 15 books.
- Blog: Read his articles on Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/robert-puff-phd
Contact Dr. Puff:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone/WhatsApp: 1-714-337-4889
- Learn more: https://www.DoctorPuff.com
✅ Follow Dr. Robert Puff and the Happiness Podcast on social media:
· Instagram ▶️ https://www.instagram.com/robertpuffjr/
· LinkedIn ▶️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/doctorpuff
· Twitter ▶️ https://twitter.com/HappinesPodcast
· Facebook ▶️ https://www.facebook.com/HappinessPodcast/