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The Narcissist Among Us
Narcissus from Greek mythology and the daffodil bearing the same name We are drawn to them for many reasons, those narcissists among us....
Susan Belangee
May 55 min read
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What is sitting on your shoulders?
This may be a weird question but taking time to answer it periodically for yourself can be eye-opening. There are so many metaphors...
Susan Belangee
Apr 232 min read
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Did You See This?
Back in 2023, the Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, published an advisory report about loneliness and lack of social connection as a...
Susan Belangee
Mar 102 min read
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Staying in the "Both-And" Mindset
Recently, I was reflecting on a moment during a self-improvement seminar that I attended after college. The facilitator asked us to to...
Susan Belangee
Feb 182 min read
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NEW BLOG to go with NEW WEBSITE - Dynamic Mind LLC
Dynamic Mind LLC is the official site for the partnership between me and Piper Harris of Untangled Mind LLC. We decided to create a new...
Susan Belangee
Jan 131 min read
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Contribution is Key
This project was a labor of love! The ability to make a meaningful contribution to the understanding and treatment of eating disorders...
Susan Belangee
Sep 4, 20241 min read
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A Double-Edged Sword
While Adlerian psychology has promoted the courage to be imperfect for almost 100 years (see previous blog post about the originator of...
Susan Belangee
Aug 5, 20242 min read
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Celebrating One Year of Dynamic Mind: A Journey of Transformation and Growth
As we mark the first anniversary of Dynamic Mind, we are filled with gratitude and pride. Founded by Dr. Susan Belangee and Piper Harris,...
Susan Belangee
Jul 13, 20242 min read
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To Dare to Have the Courage to be Imperfect
This phrase and similar versions are part of our vernacular. But do you know who originated the idea? It's certainly not anyone currently...
Susan Belangee
May 17, 20242 min read
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A good leader is...
There is no shortage of opinions about what makes a good leader. You likely had some ideas come to mind even in reading the first...
Susan Belangee
May 14, 20242 min read
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For the love of Lehigh...and coffee
I found this mug in the bookstore before I left campus this past weekend. I returned for the final choir concert of Dr. Steven Sametz's...
Susan Belangee
May 10, 20242 min read
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Returning to yourself
That's me in the navy patterned shirt. The conductor is Dr. Steven Sametz (we called him "Doc"), an amazing composer and choral director...
Susan Belangee
May 7, 20244 min read
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Learning the Lingo
New positions afford opportunities to develop new practices, grow new strengths, and even learn a new language sometimes. It can be a bit...
Susan Belangee
May 3, 20242 min read
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Why the BASIS-A?, Part 3
How many of us want the fast and easy answer? Count me in! If I can get the information needed in less time and in straight-forward,...
Susan Belangee
Apr 16, 20242 min read
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It's nice to be right
I've noticed a trend over the last several years that various people within the scientific and psychological community continue to...
Susan Belangee
Apr 11, 20242 min read
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Playing Cards
Imagine that you're playing a card game and the dealer has just dealt you your hand. As you look at the cards, you now have to figure out...
Susan Belangee
Apr 5, 20242 min read
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Why The BASIS-A?, Part 2
I realized that my elevator speech in the previous blog post was more about me and not so focused on the BASIS-A itself. So here is...
Susan Belangee
Apr 2, 20242 min read
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Now what?
Another question I've started to hear more often is "Now what?" Those asking it have finished a consultation session with me and start...
Susan Belangee
Mar 29, 20242 min read
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Why the BASIS-A?
Have you ever tried to explain your life's purpose in a 20 second elevator ride? Many "successful" people say this is an essential thing...
Susan Belangee
Mar 26, 20242 min read
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Amplify Success: Harnessing Strengths for Personal and Professional Growth
In a world filled with constant pressure to improve our weaknesses, we often overlook the tremendous power that lies within our...
Susan Belangee
Jan 8, 20242 min read
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