What’s An “Addiction” Anyway?
Yikes, this is a big topic. Who isn’t “addicted” to something? What’s the difference between a habit and an addiction? How do you know if yours is a problem? In…
Posted inHabit & Time Management Self-Help Students
A Twist on Rewarding Behavior
If you’ve set a goal for yourself before, you’ve probably also chosen a particular reward for your achievement: Clean out garage = dinner and a movie Stay on track with…
Posted inCBT in Action Habit & Time Management
Playing Tug of War With Yourself
In a previous post, I alluded to a mysterious concept known as the “secondary gain.” This month you’ll learn about how this sneaky idea functions in your life, and why,…
Posted inAnxiety CBT in Action
Treatment Corner: Basics About Anxiety
This is currently the number one complaint we receive from our clients. It is incredibly draining to suffer from anxiety, since it has acute physical and emotional symptoms. Anxiety is…
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…
Posted inDepression Relationships Self-Help Students
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…
Posted inHabit & Time Management Students
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…
Posted inCBT in Action Self-Help
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…