For many of us, the start of the week feels like a new beginning. It can also seem like the best time to start a new habit, whether you’re trying to journal daily or drink more water. The catch? A Sunday or Monday kick-off can also feel overwhelming, making it difficult for the habit to …
Why Starting a Habit on a Wednesday Makes You More Likely to Stick With It Read More »
There’s a version of Tuesday where you stand in front of the closet for four minutes, not because you have nothing to wear but because choosing between two nearly identical shirts feels like a problem you physically cannot solve. The day hasn’t even started. You haven’t opened your email or spoken to anyone. But something …
Many of us know someone who genuinely seems to enjoy routines: My most popular article from last year was about how to learn to love self-discipline, and routines raise the same basic question: Are routine-lovers wired differently, or is loving routines just a nut you haven’t cracked yet? The answer is probably a bit of both. …
I usually like to keep things positive. I like to talk with my clients about what they can do to improve themselves and promote better mental and physical health. However, part of my job is to help people identify behavior patterns that prevent them from reaching their goals. That means that we have to talk about …
Kick 5 Bad Habits That Keep You From Crushing Your Goals Read More »
You want that new video game so badly, but you’re trying to knock your credit card balance down. Or you’re binging your favorite TV show and can’t wait to find out if a character lives, but it’s late, and you need to be alert for work tomorrow. Just exert a little self-control, you tell yourself. But …
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The direction of our lives is decided more by the daily choices we make than anything else. And these choices are more influential to the person we are becoming than we often realize. Habits become ingrained, automatic, and often slowly creep into your life so subtly that they become routine. So if you want to …
I want to start this post with an apology because I know you’ve heard some version of this sales pitch before: Do you want to be happier? Healthier? Lose those love handles? Become wealthier? More successful in your career? Or enjoy a life filled with growth, contribution, and purpose? If so, read on. In an internet space filled …
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As a psychotherapist, I get the honor of helping people tackle their goals. Some clients are really inspired to change their lives and just want a little direction getting there. Others feel a bit more hopeless and discouraged about creating positive change. Either way, my job is to help them take the steps they need to …
9 Habits That Can Keep You From Achieving Your Dreams Read More »
Goals can be motivating, as they help you plan for the future and have something to strive for. They can also be demotivating when you don’t complete them perfectly. You might criticize yourself for not achieving the goal fast enough or not sticking to the goal. Self-judgment can make you want to give up or …
Many people think that if they’re determined enough — if they push themselves really hard — they’ll be able to create better habits. Those people are missing an important piece to the puzzle of self-control, according to James Clear, author of The New York Times bestselling book “Atomic Habits.” Even if you’re disciplined, you likely need to …
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