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ARTArticleStaying Organized for Adults with ADD/ADHDWhen you look around your home, or office, or car…how do you feel inside - Depressed? Anxious? … or Satisfied? Does it seem that getting organized and clearing the clutter is an impossible dream, never to be? Take heart! You can get organized when you take it step by step and focus on a powerful and effective process. Reality check ARTArticleStop Procrastinating - Get Started Now!Stop Procrastinating - Get Started Now! How do we get started when we have a task we want to - or need to - complete? Well, the hardest part is getting started. Once we actually get started, it's a lot easier to keep going. But oh, my goodness! Getting started can really suck sometimes, can't it!! It's a lot easier to get going when you "set the bar low" and here's what I mean by that. The principle is to set small, very achievable goals, and chain them together, one after the other. Why is "goal chaining" so effective?ARTArticleStopping the Diet MentalityPerhaps you've just gone through a rough patch in your life, or a very busy, stressful time and you've been overeating. Maybe your life, in general, feels like one big rough patch! You've gained some weight and you're trying to figure out how to lose it. Often, the quickest way to feel some control over your eating is to go on a diet. And when you're feeling out of control with your eating, all you can think about, when you're not overeating, is gaining back some control. Intuitively, it seems to make sense to cut back your intake in order to lose weight.ARTArticleTake Charge of Your Brain's Happy ChemicalsOur natural state is happiness, but how often does that get lost in the reality of modern life? All is not lost - we can take control of our happiness, turn a bad day into a good day, improve our mood, regulate our sleep, and as a by-product, get better time and task management - by turning on our "happy" chemicals!ARTArticleTeasing, Sarcasm and Emotional Scarring in AdultsTeasing, as either a teaser or target is a universal experience that all persons participate in, or are exposed to at some level. The childhood rhyme says “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never harm me”. This is probably one of the biggest lies we try to convince ourselves, and our children.ARTArticleThe Law Of Attraction...And RepulsionA great deal of what has been said about the Law of Attraction is only half the story. Attraction is one of two forces contained within magnetism. The other is ‘repulsion.’ Magnetism does not operate without both poles. In other words, if you can accept that you are currently attracting the elements of your life, then you are also repelling energies as well, simultaneously. In fact, you are probably repelling a lot more than you are attracting. Your entire field of experience, everything you have attracted to you, is small in comparison to all that is being repelled, all that is possible.ARTArticleThe Parents' Toolkit: Consequences And ReinforcementsOne of the most effective methods parents can use to help modify behaviors of their children, are natural consequences and positive reinforcements. Although consequences can be seen as punishment, and reinforcements as rewards, there are some differences. Natural consequences, sometimes referred to as logical consequences, are an established set of results, which occur from specific behaviors. There is no emotionality contained with the dispensation of a natural or logical consequence; it is just the given outcome of a particular behavior.ARTArticleThe Silent Wall of ShameRecently writing about “Bully Types” resurrected an emotio I have grappled with much of my life: a) being part of a family, especially as a child and teen, riddled with mental illness and shrouded in family secrets, b) as a child and young teen, threatened and emotionally bullied by peers for too many years, c) as an oft underachieving student and, finally, d) as a financially vulnerable speaker/word artist. The emotion is “SHAME!” And the crown with the cross: The ability to harness shame for uncommon empathy as well as creative and inspiring performance.ARTArticleThree Easy Steps to Reduce StressStress is our internal reaction to outside stimuli. Literally hundreds of factors can cause stress, from noise to resentment, from lack of sleep to poor diet, from fatigue to emotionally upsetting events. Through my experience as a psychotherapist/hypnotherapist, I understand the great importance of shifting out of the stress response as soon as possible. This is due to the fact that when stressed, the nervous system responds by releasing a flood of stress hormones including adrenaline, cortisol and norepinephrine through activating what is known as the HPA axis.ARTArticleThree Quick and Effective Ways to Cope With StressDuring the ups and downs which are a part of everyday life, we may begin to feel overwhelmed and stressed. Some days we struggle more than others to find our balance. Perhaps wondering how we can cope with the demands and challenges we encounter throughout the day.r ARTArticleThree Secret Ingredients of Successful Couples TherapyOne of the questions I am most frequently asked is what makes for successful marriage counseling. Naturally the training and background of the therapist is very important in making for a successful marriage counseling experience. However, I am going to focus on that in a separate article which addresses specifically what you should look for in a marriage counselor.ARTArticleTop 10 Best Alcoholics Anonymous Alte atives ListOver the past few years, I have examined the effectiveness of Alcoholics Anonymous and a lively discussion has followed these posts. AA is a group that many have very strong feelings about - both positive and negative. For some, AA has been a life-saver and allowed them to manage their addictions, while for others, the experience has not been as positive, and, in fact, has been quite horrible.ARTArticleUnderstanding BiofeedbackFOREWORD – ABOUT THE MIND BRAIN BALANCE TEAM “The Center for Mind Brain Balance” was established to bridge the gap between a person’s psychological and emotional needs versus their brain-based or physical imbalances that are so often overlooked.ARTArticleUnderstanding NeurofeedbackFOREWORD – ABOUT THE MIND BRAIN BALANCE TEAM “The Center for Mind Brain Balance” was established to bridge the gap between a person’s psychological and emotional needs versus their brain-based or physical imbalances that are so often overlooked.ARTArticleUnderstanding QEEG Brain MappingFOREWORD – ABOUT THE MIND BRAIN BALANCE TEAM “The Center for Mind Brain Balance” was established to bridge the gap between a person’s psychological and emotional needs versus their brain-based or physical imbalances that are so often overlooked.ARTArticleWake Up Your Brain and Get More Attentive – Use the Gross and Sexy Factor!Maybe you're reading this because the title "caught your eye"! Actually it wasn't your eye that got caught - it was your Reticular Activating System (or RAS for short). Humans have a sort of "Beat Cop" in their brains - the RAS - a bundle of nerves in the brain stem that controls what you pay attention to.ARTArticleWhy Most Anger Management Courses Don’t WorkMost anger management courses don’t work and there are two reasons for this. One is because of the course itself. Most workbooks I have seen or courses I’ve attended tend to approach the problem from only one angle – you’ve heard of them – you need to count to ten, you need to take a step back and think about things, you should try to see things from the other person’s point of view. These are all very important anger management techniques and in fact you will see that I incorporate some of them in my anger management course. The problem is that they are only one angle of the problem.ARTArticleYear of Love“Five hundred twenty-five thousandr Six hundred minutesr How do you measure-measure a year”rn–Seasons of Love from Rent As 2015 comes to a close I am hearing more and more about peoples Resolutions to lose weight, make more money, exercise more, eat healthier, etc. Although goals are very important to our lives and our striving to grow as people… I wonder if we have forgotten to stop and look at what we have NOW. Are we taking the time to celebrate the past year? Our accomplishments? The failures we survived? The Love?ARTArticleYour Handwriting – Revealing Your PersonalityAre you a bold risk-taker or an introverted, deep thinker? Many contend that our handwriting reflects our personality traits and that, despite the conformity of cursive writing training all of us received in school, our handwriting ultimately developed its own unique style based upon who we are inside. So, what does your handwriting say about you? Here are a few basic revelations, and, before you go any further, take an unlined piece of paper and write out the phrase: “I am selling my car on Craigslist.”ARTArticle***The Advantages Of Making A First Impression That Is Just Adequate. You Can Still ScoreYou hear about it all the time. First impressions are lasting impressions, you only get one chance to make a good first impression. Nobody will know how good you are unless you make a good first impression on them. Unfortunately most people see themselves as not good at making a first impression. People have insecurities about their looks, their speech, whether they say the right thing, and whether they committed a gaffe and blew the opportunity. This happens in job interviews and when meeting people for the first time. Most people don't feel confident that they made a good impression.ARTArticle10 Simple Steps to Get Your Sleep and Reduce Your Stress!Sleep is my second favorite stress reducer after deep breathing. Sleep is the thing people will neglect the most. Most people understand that they need more sleep, they agree that they need more sleep, they pretend that they are trying to get more sleep, but they don’t get enough sleep. Adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night, and most adults do not even come close to that as a regular amount.ARTArticle3 Important Reasons To Consider Alte atives To Anxiety TherapyOK let's get one thing straight here, I simply have nothing against therapy for anxiety. BUT, saying that i'll still never be able to get back the THOUSANDS of dollars I spent on anxiety therapy during my 6 year battle with anxiety disorders. But you're reading this article because you want the truth right? You also want to know if there are better alte atives to anxiety therapy that may be cheaper, and work better in helping you through your anxiety naturally (revealed in my next article) correct? AWESOME! The Truth Is That Anxiety Therapy Is: Costly ARTArticle3 Reasons Why I Think Anxiety Therapy SucksMany people over the years have asked me a question that I feel I should address in one of my posts, and that question is what do I think about therapy. Well, in a nutshell I think that psychotherapy is a complete waste of time and money, due to the length of time it takes to see any kind of results (please not another conversation about how my father treated me when I was 7). Counselling is decent for mild anxiety, anger, and any other recent mild crisis you may be going through (don't expect any inspiration or success stories of how others have gotten to where you want to go though).ARTArticle3 Steps to Releasing a Painful PastIs your past still affecting you? Are painful emotions from childhood holding you back? How do you know if your past is still affecting you? Some people are very aware of how their past affects their present. For example, being a child of divorce can create insecurity and worry in present day relationships. Growing up with an alcoholic parent can leave a variety of emotional scars. If you are not sure, here are some signs your past is still affecting you: 1. You have stronger reactions to problems than other people.r ARTArticle4 Disadvantages of Self-Sabotaging BehaviorsTo be honest, there are no clear cut signs when it comes to having self-sabotaging behavior. Although a lot has been said about the most common indicators of this particular behavior, it will still vary from one person to another. However, if we talk about the disadvantages of having this trait, the affected individuals will normally encounter certain disadvantages. These are presented below.ARTArticle5 Reasons to Release Emotional Wounds from the PastPeople are looking for ways to improve their lives and create more success. Many methods focus on changing thoughts and behaviors. Releasing emotional wounds from the past is another option. Could this option be right for you? What causes emotional wounds?r ARTArticle6 Ways to Say "Hell No!" to Holiday StressThey’re here again! The wonderful days to gather with our friends and loved ones. The days of sharing stories over a cacophony of food items and exchanging gifts that somehow represent a physical manifestation of our love and adoration for others. While there are many reasons to feel uplifted during this season, many of us experience deep amounts of stress and anxiety. In this article I’ll list the most common holiday stressors and 6 ways you can say “Hell No!” to holiday stress so your days can be…Merry and bright.ARTArticle7 Magical Steps to Kick the Binge Eating habit out of Your Head.Binge eating / overeating is mainly an emotional problem. The good news is you can stop your binge eating if you start to feel more confident, more powerful, more energised and more loved and loving. I guarantee that if you start feeling more positive about yourself it will be easier for you to stop your addictive habit. To make things easier and more practical here are 7 Important Steps to kick binge eating out of your head. Step 1. Make a S.M.A.R.T. goal for yourself that is: Specific, Meaningful, Attainable, Realistic and Timed.ARTArticle7 Steps To Manage Your Stress Better That Will Save Your Life TodayStress kills. Maybe not directly but it is definitely one of the leading causes of ailments and diseases worldwide. There are many stress induced ailments that have great potentials of leading to early morbidity or, at the very least, make peoples live full of physical difficulties such as high blood pressure, depression, insomnia, anxiety and hostility among others.ARTArticle7 Tips For Parenting From Afar7 Tips For Parenting From Afar Whether afar is across town or across the country these tips will help any parent who is not currently sleeping under the same roof as his or her children, due to divorce or some other reason.

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