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CBT in action, time management, skills, tools

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,…

By Loyal Blue Counseling February 13, 2009CBT in Action, Habit & Time Management

Anxiety 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…

By Loyal Blue Counseling January 6, 2009Anxiety, CBT in Action

resolutions, goals, motivation, CBT in action, habit and time management

CBT in Action Habit & Time Management Self-Help

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…

By Loyal Blue Counseling January 3, 2009CBT in Action, Habit & Time Management, Self-Help

Depression 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.…

By Loyal Blue Counseling January 1, 2009Depression, Relationships, Self-Help, Students

depression, lucky, habit and time management, students

Depression 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…

By Loyal Blue Counseling November 18, 2008Depression, Habit & Time Management, Students

multitasking, habit and time management, students, distraction

Habit & 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…

By Loyal Blue Counseling November 17, 2008Habit & Time Management, Students

CBT 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…

By Loyal Blue Counseling November 16, 2008CBT in Action, Self-Help

cross train, habit and time management, self-help

Habit & 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…

By Loyal Blue Counseling November 14, 2008Habit & Time Management, Self-Help

energy, money, habit and time management, self-help

Habit & 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…

By Loyal Blue Counseling November 7, 2008Habit & Time Management, Self-Help

Depression Self-Help

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…

By Loyal Blue Counseling November 6, 2008Depression, Self-Help