Posts Tagged ‘goal setting’
Are You Motivating Or Micromanaging Your Kids?
The end of December is a time of the year when I typically do a “year in review.” I consider my successes as well as areas in which I may need more motivation or to recalibrate. Like many parents, this review includes goals not only for myself but for my family as a whole. Some…
Read MoreFlipping The Switch On Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
Have you ever made a “prediction” about how something would go, and had things turn out exactly as planned? Maybe you wake up and think—for no specific reason — today is going to be a bad day. Then it turns out that your coffee is cold, you hit every red light on your way to…
Read MoreMom’s Blog Contribution: Finding A Sense Of Purpose
Have you heard of the juggernaut, Mom’s Blog Network? It touts itself as the “nation’s largest collection of hyper-local mom” resources, and I’m excited to announce that I’m the newest addition to the North Phoenix writing team! Each month, I’ll be writing articles on how Phoenix moms can best support their kid’s and their own…
Read MoreFriday 5: Mental Health
Here is what we’ve been reading this week in mental health! This week: Using anxiety to your advantage, evaluating “expert” opinions, and evidence that acceptance can actually lead to greater perseverance. Some studies show that anxiety can actually be a path to our best selves. To be sure, severe anxiety can be debilitating. But for many people…
Read MoreSTOP Reacting On Impulse With This Trick
STOP impulses through mindfulness We live in a hustle and bustle world. We make lunches while watching the morning news, texting with a friend and eating breakfast. There is a constant barrage of stimulation vying for our attention. A consequence of this is a heightened alert system, which impacts our ability to relax and makes us…
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