Hectic Life is Stressing Me Out?

[Ken Williams]

Let me explain the world, there is a self-centered view and an "other people centered view". When you hear the phrase "That person is so self-centered" it is used in a negative context, which means they don't give a rip. However there is no way to avoid being self-centered, because that is how you do anything.

You say you have a lot of activities, which is good. You have a lot more activities than some people. What you should do is learn to develop your "other people" centered view. The words you should use are "he", "she", "they", "Mr. Parker", "Mrs. Jones", "Mayor McMullen", etc. What can you say and ask about them? There really is a lot.

Existentialism is about noticing the significant along with the insiginifcant (about people), that is how we enjoy the world. What did your friends say about current events or films or music or politics? Whenever you comment on what he/she/they said, you are giving somebody a point of existential credit.

People love to be noticed, that is how you get invited to a steak dinner or a barbeque or a night of films and drinks. Good luck!

Dr. Ken Williams