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How to Replace Bad Habits with Good Ones The Science of “Habit Management”

Few things are more difficult than kicking bad habits or developing more positive ones. But it is definitely worth the effort. Bad habits like smoking, overeating or self-criticism shorten lives and lead to underachievement, and unsuccessful attempts...

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Reactions to Traumatic Events Part 1

What to expect. Men.The other day I was talking to a guy’s guy whom I know well. He is a glib and facile talker, hard drinker and intellectually astute man. We were on the phone and I had never heard him sound so down. “What’s up?” I asked ve...

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Time Management - A Fresh View

Last week I had the privilege of spending some quality time with a dear friend. Unfortunately we live on opposite sides of the world, so we do not spend a lot of time together, but when we do get together it is an uplifting experience.Paul and his wi...

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Just Breathe~ Is This Your Missing Link

Breathing is the vital force of life. It is considered to be the mind-body bridge. Breathing is something that is done everyday, unconsciously; yet the majority of people do it improperly. When babies breathe, it is instinctive. Watching a healthy ba...

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Opening Your Heart

A day hardly goes by in which I don't have a client or student call me despairing over the inability to create her or his heart's desires. "I'm visualizing. I'm letting go. I'm making right choices. I'm trying so hard! ...

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The Top Ten Ways To Stop Procrastinating Now

10. Procrastination Condemnation - Lose the Labels! All those things you call yourself, such as lazy, scattered, disorganized, not good enough, incompetent, or stupid, for example, aren’t helping you get things done, are they? You’ve learned to b...

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How Stressed Out Are You

Stress, America’s #1 health problem, is a leading cause of major illness. Heart disease, high blood pressure, and depression are just some of the harmful effects of stress. Research has shown that releasing stress and learning how to relax promotes...

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Believe In Yourself And Become a Winner Lessons from Hollywood

Copyright 2004 Priya Shahhttp://www.PriyaShah.comA while ago I made it a point to watch the movie "Legally Blonde." Not just for the bright, chirpy and eminently watchable Reese Witherspoon, but also because I loved the message it sent out. If you di...

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Three Steps Critical to New Year's Resolutions That Work

his is the time of year when many of us will make NewYear’s resolutions-some out of habit, others out of thesincere hope to improve some aspect of life. Research andexperience tell us that most resolutions fail. Why is that?There are many reasons-s...

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Are You Stuck

Are You Stuck?(c) Copyright 2003 by Murdo MacleodYou know the feeling.There's something you want to do. You've thought about it,you've made your decision, and now it's time to act.Except... you don't.You want to take the next...

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