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rewarding behavior, goals, motivation, self-help

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…

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

CBT in action, time management, skills, tools

CBT 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,…

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

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, 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

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

vacation, habit and time management, CBT in action

CBT in Action Habit & Time Management

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…

By Loyal Blue Counseling June 26, 2008CBT in Action, Habit & Time Management

investment, habit and time management, self-help

Habit & Time Management Self-Help

Invest Yourself Wisely

Did you know that you are running your own campaign, even though you're likely not in politics? This month I’m asking you to not just take a look at your…

By Loyal Blue Counseling June 8, 2008Habit & Time Management, Self-Help

habit and time management, relationships, self-help, garden

Habit & Time Management Relationships Self-Help

In the News: Bad Habits Can Be Contagious, But Good Ones Are Too

If you are in relatively good health, perhaps you don't pay too much attention to research from Harvard Medical School that details how our friends and family influence our health…

By Loyal Blue Counseling June 1, 2008Habit & Time Management, Relationships, Self-Help