Category: goals

Changing Harmful Behavior Patterns

Jan 1, 2014

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in addiction, behavior, change, consequences, coping, decision, goals, habit, hope, impulsive, motivation, obstacles, patience, persistence, positive, reinforcement, relapse, rewards, routine, self-confidence, self-esteem, setbacks, stuck, triggers

We all engage in problematic behavior from time to time, despite the fact that we intellectually realize it’s not good for us. When we do this repeatedly, it can feel like a painful trap we fall into over and over again that we are powerless to avoid. These patterns can include things like turning to…
Breaking Bad Habits

Jan 1, 2012

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in addiction, behavior, change, goal setting, goals, habit, motivation, reinforcement, relapse, rewards, self control, setbacks, triggers, will power

A habit is any action that is performed so often that it becomes almost an involuntary or automatic response. Some people use the words “habit” and “addiction” interchangeably; however, there are important differences between them. A habit is something a person is inclined or accustomed to doing routinely, almost without thinking, There is often no…
Getting Motivated

Sep 1, 2011

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in basic needs, expectancy theory, fear of failure, fear of success, goal setting, goals, motivation, rewards, self-confidence, self-esteem

Motivation is our drive to meet basic and higher needs and pursue desires. It energizes us and directs our behavior. We need to be able to meet our more basic needs before we can expect to meet higher needs. Basic and higher needs: Belonging – love, acceptance Survival – hunger, thirst, safety, shelter Esteem –…
Is Time on Your Side?

Apr 1, 2011

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in adhd, goals, motivation, organization, planning, priorities, prioritize, procrastination, routine, time management

What troubles do you run into managing your time? Most of us don’t ever seem to have enough of it. For others, having too much time on their hands is a dangerous thing. Everyone’s perceptions and beliefs about time are different. Some people strongly value time, work hard to be timely, and expect others to…
Coping with Setbacks & Disappointment

Apr 1, 2010

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in change, coping, disappointments, goals, learning differences, loss, persistence, relapse, setbacks, stress, triggers

When you are working toward a positive change in your life, setbacks such as loss, failure and rejection can make you feel discouraged, frustrated, anxious and sad. Too much of this can lead to self-doubt, depression, and getting completely off track. It is important to understand that setbacks and disappointments are unavoidable and perhaps even…
A Road Map for Life

Feb 1, 2010

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in goal setting, goals, obstacles, potential, rewards, setbacks

Goal setting is like making a road map for reaching your potential – you may know where you want to go, but do you know how to get there? When you’re going somewhere new, it’s easy to get lost along the way. Many of us find ourselves being pulled along wherever life takes us. There…
Recipe for Happiness?

Mar 3, 2009

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in goals, happiness, hope, meaning, mood, optimism, relationships, spirituality

Psychologists have been taking a growing interest in measuring happiness over the last decade. In retrospect, this seems to be a no brainer, but it is a fairly new approach for professionals who were historically more accustomed to focusing on life’s problems in order to help people thrive. Happiness is a subjective emotion involving sensations…
Frustration and Patience

Jan 25, 2009

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in aggression, anger, emotion, emotional regulation, emotions, endurance, frustration, goals, patience, tolerance

You are very hungry, but you can’t get the lid off of the jar. You are running late and your keys are nowhere to be found. Your jaw tightens and you look up at the ceiling as that familiar and exasperating feeling comes over you – you are experiencing frustration. Frustration occurs when we are…