Tag Archive: cognition

What Is A Word …

Perception is a very interesting thing. It guides and supports us, increases or decreases our motivation, and it often fools us. Please, when you have figured out how to ‘perceive’ the statement above, leave a comment without revealing the secret.

Let’s Get Physical

Even though times were tough 100 years ago, rates of depression are far higher now than back then. Researchers believe that this discrepancy is because our brains these days are dulled. Our ancestors’ lives, which were often characterized by trials for sheer survival, provided them with physical activities that led to better mental health. We…

My Way Or The Highway

It’s almost impossible to go head-to-head with someone and change their mind. Why? Well, one of the biggest reasons is that you’re fighting what’s known as a “confirmation bias”. As children, we’re curious – always asking lots of questions. Then when we hit the teenage years, we start turning off questions and start turning on…

The Power Of Acceptance

I have spoken before about the process of acceptance. In my experience, people resist the idea of accepting aspects of life, and of themselves, because it feels like some form of disempowering surrender. In fact, self-acceptance is one of the most powerful choices you will ever make. I’m talking specifically about the most private regions…

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Goal Achievement
  1. Re-state your “outcome” goal as a series of “performance” goals. State them positively – things you are going to do as opposed to things you are not going to do.
  2. Picture the achievement of your goal and even plan how you will celebrate.
  3. Think hard about your level of commitment. Determine how you will make time for your goal.
  4. Determine what you will need to let go of to make room for your goal, what habits you will have to change and what new things you will need to start doing.
  5. Share your goals with others. Cultivate your own support team.
  6. Assess and measure your progress daily and weekly.
  7. Adjust your activity if things are not working.
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