Resources for Panic and Anxiety Disorders
The last three blog entries I wrote about panic and anxiety have generated a lot of interest so I decided to write about additional resources available to panic and anxiety sufferers. It is not always...
View ArticleBreaking Free From an Addiction (Part One)
When you are trying to change a habit such as an addiction, there are many things to consider if you want to increase your chances of succeeding. The preparation stage, described in Prochaska’s...
View ArticleBreaking Free From an Addiction (Part Two)
One of the hardest (and most recurring) obstacles to breaking free from an addiction is cravings. Learning how to successfully deal with cravings is an essential part of the Maintenance phase of the...
View ArticleBreaking Free From an Addiction (Part Three): Dealing with Slips
When we try to change a certain behavior that has become a bad habit or addiction, we usually go through a series of trial and error periods before we eventually find a way to successfully break free...
View ArticleOptimizing Your Work Experience
There are not too many people I know that would argue in favour of work over leisure time in the pursuit of happiness and peak experiences. In fact, it is during our leisure time that we expect to...
View ArticleThe 80/20 Rule: Doing More by Investing Less Time and Effort
Anyone who has ever worked in an office has observed the following types of behavior. On the one hand, you have the perfectionists that are scrambling for time to produce the perfect report or finish a...
View ArticleWhy Trying to Find Happiness is Like Chasing Your Own Shadow
Did you ever notice how many books, self-help and even coaching programs are claiming to help you find and increase happiness. There is no doubt about it; happiness has become a lucrative business for...
View ArticleTen Tips to Increase Intimacy
Given the recent statistics about divorce and relationships, it would appear that being in a relationship involves a lot of hard work and effort. What ever happened to the happy Hollywood ending we all...
View ArticleLearning From Violent Offenders
Dealing with violent offenders can be an intimidating experience, filled with questions about how to intervene or help them better manage their emotions. While we often resort to looking towards our...
View ArticleSubmitting Anxiety with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
After grappling with agoraphobia and panic disorder for over twenty years now, I have tried just about every treatment option possible before finding the right fit for me. Everything from medication to...
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