New Year’s Resolutions: What You’re Doing When You Make (and Break) Them
How are your New Year’s resolutions going? (Did you even make any this year?) I’ve come up with three possible reasons that resolutions are going out of style: We are…
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In The News: Our Obsession with Happiness
Our persistent search for the perfect happiness formula has led to many paradoxes. As a nation we have become sadder and more anxious as we search for these golden rules.…
Posted inDepression Habit & Time Management Students
13 Lucky Questions That Could Change Your Life
Now that you’ve cleared some space in your brain by accepting and focusing, see if you can find some wisdom and direction to start with from your very own head...maybe…
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In The News: The Myth of Multitasking
I’m watching a car creep down my street while its driver is on the phone. We all know that talking on the phone while driving gives you the equivalent awareness…
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A Gift Only You Can Give To Yourself: Acceptance
My clients who learn to practice acceptance usually end up on the fast track to their goals, because acceptance is power. When you accept a person or a situation for…
Posted inHabit & Time Management Self-Help
A Simple Lesson to Use Everywhere: Cross-train
This will draw sharp contrast with the stock market and economic woes, but let’s say you’re feeling pretty good right now in spite of everything. Your money is spread out…
Posted inHabit & Time Management Self-Help
Where Your Energy (and your money) Go
Much like money, personal energy is slippery. Does your free time ever pass and leave you wondering where it went? Have you ever sat down at the computer, intending a…
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In The News: Do you need more Yes in your life?
I know someone, so cheerful and enthusiastic, who can barely let you finish your question before responding “Yes.”“Do you want….” -“Yes!”“Can you come…” -“Yes!” I love this person. I could…
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How To Have A Better Vacation
(Hint: Preview the results before you leave, and don't expect yourself to unwind from the daily life you've been living right away) I hope that some of you are able…
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Why Can’t Some “Mr. Rights” Tie The Knot?
(Part 1: How we handle “What Ifs”) There’s a new book out to talk about this summer during wedding season. Are grooms really disappearing? I’m not sure this book has…