The point at which one decides they are ready for substance abuse treatment varies from person to person. Some enter treatment after reflecting on the ways alcohol or substance use is detracting from their quality of life. They may notice their drinking or drug use is an obstacle to achieving their goals. Some people, however,… Continue reading What Should I Expect from Substance Abuse Treatment?
Wow! We are almost at the start of another year. It feels like just yesterday we were creating our goals and thinking about our intentions for 2021. In this blog, we will look ahead to 2022 wellness new year’s resolutions. But first, let’s take a moment to slow down and look back at this holiday… Continue reading How to Incorporate Wellness into New Year’s Resolutions
As humans, our lives are ever evolving. The person we were a few weeks ago may not be the exact same person we are today. This can be true on a small scale or on a larger scale. We are constantly confronted with different obstacles, changing situations, or even different perspectives. Some changes are within… Continue reading Goal Setting and Goal Adjustment: The 4 R’s
In our culture, motivation is considered a major factor for positive change. In fact, people place such a high value on “having” motivation as a precursor for change, that “not having” or “lacking” motivation is seen as an obstacle to taking action toward living a more fulfilling life. As I’m writing this blog post, Google… Continue reading What is Motivation and How it Works
Effective decision-making is stressful and can often be time consuming. We are presented with so many decisions every day ranging from whether we should go to the gym, what TV show we should watch, or when we should apply for a new job. Sometimes we compromise when faced with a tough decision, occasionally we randomly choose… Continue reading How to Make a Good Decision
Starting the new year is exciting — it is an opportunity to start off fresh and think about the change we want to implement in our lives. But about this time after the holiday cheer has died down, we may start to feel the stress associated with our new year resolutions. They may feel burdensome… Continue reading Choose a Word to Live By
Happy new year! The beginning of a new year can bring with it feelings of hope, excitement and renewal. Indeed, ‘tis the season for old endings, new beginnings, and new year’s resolutions. This blog is designed to offer you a new perspective on new beginnings by presenting you with ways to set and achieve goals!… Continue reading Setting Goals in 2016
Coming out and living life fearlessly and joyfully is rarely just one step. Typically, it’s a process involving many bold steps and a commitment to living a liberated life. While the process of coming out is liberating, it is not a one-way ticket to a happy life. Many LGBTQ people stay in unsatisfying relationships and… Continue reading More Than Out: How to Live a Joyful and Fulfilling Life After Coming Out
New research in the fields of neuroscience and organizational psychology suggests by setting appropriate, short-term goals we can maximize our productivity at work. As we accomplish tasks and projects in small chunks, we end up getting more done and feeling better about our work products. In addition to helping us get more done, short-term goal… Continue reading How to Stay Professionally Productive at Work
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