Adding Cognitive Steps to Master Distraction
A couple of weeks ago, I deleted the Facebook app from my cell phone. It's not that I opposed Facebook. I definitely use it. I am a social gal. However, most of us agree that it can be a major…
5 Ways To Make Your Goals Easier to Reach
Making your goals easier to reach can be enhanced by keeping a few principles in mind. In a recent seminar on forming new behaviors, Dr. George F. Koob stated that, "Trying not to do something will make you constantly think…
Willpower as a Key to Goal Attainment
Willpower actually has three faces, according to Kelly Mc Gonigal, author of the Willpower Instinct. There is "I Will Power", "I Won't Power" and "I Want Power." Every willpower challenge requires doing something difficult, or taking a path that is…
7 Interesting Facts About Memory
Yesterday, I attended a day long seminar on memory. Professor Craig E. L. Stark, an engaging and immensely knowledgeable presenter, packed in an incredible amount of information into that time period. It is regrettable that it was only 6 hours…
Three Ways to Use Psychological Type to Increase Willpower
Much has been learned about the nature of sefl-control and it's role in addictions, procrastination, impulsivity, and unmet goals. There are many new books on the market on this topic. Less than a year ago, I attended an all day…
Uncover Your Potential Featured in the St. Paul Pioneer Press
Identifying your unique personal qualities is a key factor in maximizing potential. The challenging part is to find out how you can parlay these characteristics into behaviors that are actually going to yield improved competence, a better job, or general…