Category: positive

The Problem with Positive Thinking

Many times I find my clients have incorporated the idea somewhere along the way that they need to be thinking more positively. While it holds understandable appeal, the problem with this strategy is that it is no more sustainable than thinking negatively. It rejects what is and attempts to replace it with what is preferred. Both negative…

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

Changing Harmful Behavior Patterns

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…

behavior, children, discipline, kids, love, parenting, parents, positive, punishment, reinforcement, relationship, relationships, respect, rewards, time out, trust

Effective Parenting

Positive parenting is a way to set expectations, instill values and live together as a family in relative peace while maintaining a resilient and satisfying relationship with your child. An essential part of a positive parenting is developing a strong foundation of trust, love and respect. It will be difficult to interact with your child…