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Buzzword: Mindfulness

There is a mindfulness revolution these days. This buzzword is often used with self-compassion, gratitude, and meditation to round out a complete picture of warm and fuzzy well-being. Before you…

By Loyal Blue Counseling May 1, 2012Habit & Time Management, Self-Help

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Habit & Time Management Self-Help

Which Time Personality Are You?

I’ve been recommending this book a lot lately: “The Time Paradox” by Philip Zimbardo. The concepts are sound and extremely useful for instruction in counseling. There are three main “time…

By Loyal Blue Counseling August 8, 2009Habit & Time Management, Self-Help

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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…

By Loyal Blue Counseling March 10, 2009Anxiety, CBT in Action, Habit & Time Management, Students

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Habit & 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 movieStay on track with budget…

By Loyal Blue Counseling February 28, 2009Habit & Time Management, Self-Help, Students

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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