Patients, therapists, and insurance companies often prefer cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). It’s quicker than most other forms of psychological treatment, and a growing body of research shows that it works. One of the main benefits of CBT is that it trains you to be your own therapist. You learn to change your thinking and develop...
You know that distracted driving is dangerous, but what about eating when your thoughts are elsewhere? A new study explains why you’re likely to snack more while you’re watching TV. Researchers at the University of Sussex studied the impact of perceptually demanding tasks like watching TV or playing video games. They found that subjects whose...
Anger is a normal and natural human emotion that can occur during a relationship, often due to frustration and feelings of being overwhelmed. Unfortunately, failure to control your anger can lead to ugly confrontations that can ruin a once healthy relationship. Follow these strategies for healthy anger management: Calm down. Before you even attempt to talk to...
You know enough about the world to have a pretty good idea of what it will take to live the life you desire. Your brain can quickly give you an accurate picture of the person you need to become to create the change you desire. All you have to do is ask. Look to the...
Along any self-development journey, it eventually becomes obvious that the biggest enemy you have is yourself. Between your limiting beliefs and negative habits, there really isn’t anyone in your way besides yourself. We often ask too little of ourselves and doubt our ability to succeed in the future based on our previous struggles. These techniques will...
It’s a curious thing, but if you lead by example, people will always follow you, provided the example you set is honest, true, and has moral value. We have all had times when we’ve reached out to complete strangers to offer help or assistance, haven’t we? Consider: How many times have you held a heavy door open...
Everyone knows they should care more about the environment, but most people believe it’s just not worth the time and trouble. Furthermore, it’s common to believe that one person making a change isn’t going to matter. If you hold these beliefs, think again. You might not be in a position to change the behavior of...
What constitutes a green company? Actually, your answer will probably vary from investor to investor. Green investing involves putting investment dollars into environmentally friendly companies. Some might only consider companies that actually address environmental issues. A company that produces solar panels would be a good example. Other investors might consider a company that recycles and...
There are plenty of beliefs you hold that you allow to influence your life. You haven’t even given many of these beliefs a lot of thought. For example, you probably have similar religious beliefs as your parents. Did you ever sit down and think about which religion best suits you? Or did you just continue...
If your concentration skills are lacking, it’s not your fault. No one ever taught you how to concentrate and focus. In fact, most of us are experts at distracting ourselves. You’re probably pretty good at finding something to keep yourself busy. However, that something probably isn’t very productive. It’s just comfortable or entertaining. Do you want...
