How to Get Motivated – Part 2
June 1, 2007What is the goal that you are trying to achieve? Be specific…write it down with objectives that can be measured. So, something like “I’m going to lose weight,” “Eat healthier,” or “Get in better shape” just don’t make the cut….
Read More Category : Happiness & Well-BeingHow to Get Motivated – Part 1
May 24, 2007For some strange reason, identifying what we need to do is a lot easier than doing it. We all have those long lists of things that we should be doing – we know that they are good for us, we…
Read More Category : Happiness & Well-BeingTake the "Sleep Challenge"
May 19, 2007I have one son who is almost 4 years old and another son who is almost 6 months. Sleep can be a hard-sought luxury, and my wife can speak to this even better than I can. One thing I have…
Read More Category : ADD/ADHDGenerating New Neurons Through Exercise
May 8, 2007Until recently it was thought that the adult brain did not generate any new neurons. I clearly remember listening to a graduate professor in my Biological Bases for Behavior class state this as an immutable fact. It was kind of…
Read More Category : Brain & NeuroscienceUse of Praise with Children – Part 3
May 5, 2007I call this technique the “principle of opposites.” It’s simple but effective. What is the most annoying behavior of your child? Does he frequently interrupt you? Does she have trouble complying with directions? What ever behavior it is, find its…
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