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Michael Rayel
Member since 21st September 2008
Copyright © 2008. Dr. Michael G. Rayel - author (A 31-Day Series and First Aid to Mental Illness) psychiatrist, and inventor of emotional and social skills games -- The Oikos Game Series and The CEO. Visit www.oikosglobal.com to learn about these games. Since 2005, he has published www.oikosinsights.com as personal development resource. As author of psychiatry review books Passing Strategies and Successful Preparation, he has offered psychiatry board review for ABPN II. Most recently, he has provided web seminars on EQ, Family, and mental health. For details, visit www.psychedu.com
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14th October 2008
While almost everyone has the motivation to pursue activities daily, some of us have to struggle. Somehow, some can’t find that necessary inner zeal to be productive. Do you sometimes find yourself in a rut? Have you lost that spark in the morning to st...
23rd September 2008
What makes you happy? Is happiness the absence of any problem? Can a pile of money make you happy? Will you still feel happy amidst disaster and chaos?
Except for a few individuals, most people like to be happy. They like to feel wonderful and “perfe...
23rd September 2008
“Mike, you gave everyone a fright,” says a close friend.
Her remark summarized what happened that strange day in January. What started as a routine workday for me, ended as a wild adventure, a test of unwavering faith, and a “frightful” day esp...
23rd September 2008
Successful people have a special passion for their careers and businesses. They live and breathe what they are passionate about. Even in their sleep, they dream about their passion.
There is no success without passion. There is no progress without pass...
23rd September 2008
I was in a bus and this guy seated next to me bragged about how well he knew his wife. “I can even predict what she will say and how she will react when I come home late?”
“Really? So you really know her?”
“Sure!”
“I see. So you mu...
23rd September 2008
“Something is wrong. How can procrastination be effective?”
“That’s impossible. I can’t believe it. You’re just kidding.”
“No, I’m not. I really believe that procrastination can be positive at times. And I mean it,” I argued with...
23rd September 2008
“Some people dare to dream only for themselves. Mama dared to dream for the benefit of others. Mama willingly shared what she had and made others better off.”
I shared these words of wisdom with relatives and friends as we bade Mama good-bye last ...
23rd September 2008
January is the best time of the year to start fresh. Worn-out, dysfunctional ways of thinking of the previous year should give way to practical, effective “mental” habits. My priority for this year is to share with you my experience and knowledge abou...
23rd September 2008
With 2008 almost over and 2009 fast approaching, it’s about time to reflect on what we’ve done and what has happened. It’s time to review whether we’ve met our goals or whether we’ve significantly missed our targets so we can reprogram our plans...
23rd September 2008
“After five weeks of intense training, the Tigers are now prepared to face stiff challenges. I’m proud and amazed how they have improved their play and attitude along the way.
Win or lose, the Tigers will represent CMS and our town with utmost vigo...
23rd September 2008
“He barks at me Doc. He barks at me,” laments a lady who I’ve known for a while.
“What do you mean? You mean he barks like a dog.”
“Worse! Whatever I do, he gets mad, yells at me for no reason. I wanna divorce him Doc.”
I never kne...
23rd September 2008
For the past few years, I’ve talked to parents complaining about their kids and their online or computer habits.
“They spend too much time playing online games. No time for homework,” reports a single mom.
“When my child loses a game, he yel...
23rd September 2008
A nice lady who sat beside me on a plane narrated her life after learning that I’m a practicing psychiatrist.
“I can’t say ‘no.’ That’s my problem for years. I‘m now 68 years old and I still try to please everyone except myself. I feel gu...
23rd September 2008
Children bombard families with many challenging behaviours. As parents, we are delighted if their behaviour is mostly positive. But what if your kids constantly display harmful behaviour? How are you going to deal with it?
It can get frustrating for a ...
23rd September 2008
Our community has suffered a blow this week. Dr. Albert O’Mahony, a revered Clarenville family doctor for years, met an untimely death.
Only a few weeks ago, I had seen him walk in our neighborhood with Donna. He then greeted us with his signature b...
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