Habits

How To Become A Great Cook Without Being A Chef

Darya Pino | Posted 01.06.2010 | Living


Darya Pino

For me cooking is a means to an end. I cook for my own health and happiness, and for whomever I happen to be sharing my time with at the moment.

Why Don't We Do The Things We Know Are Good For Us?

BJ Gallagher | Posted 01.05.2010 | Living


BJ Gallagher

Mark Twain was a keen observer of human nature. As we begin 2010, I'm reminded of Twain's quote: "To promise not to do a thing is the surest way to make a body want to go and do that very thing."

Balanced Life -- More Tips About Making And Keeping New Year's Resolutions

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 12.30.2009 | Living


Gretchen Rubin

Because resolution-keeping has been so important to my own happiness project, I've written about it several times. To give you a boost for 2010, here are some of my favorite discussions about resolutions

New Year's Resolutions And Time

James M. Lynch | Posted 12.15.2009 | Living


James M. Lynch

As a life coach I recommend that my clients, rather than doing 'iffy' resolutions, take on their schedule and how they spend it. This could have more of an effect on your life than all the resolutions you've ever made.

How Habits Can Make Or Break Us

Russell Poldrack | Posted 11.23.2009 | Living


Russell Poldrack

The persistence of habits can be a blessing or a curse. By knowing more about where habits come from and how they develop, we can learn to manage their impact in our daily lives.

Aging: Giving Up 'Giving Up'

Jim Selman | Posted 11.11.2009 | Living


Jim Selman

What if wisdom has more to do with 'giving up' our beliefs and attachments than 'getting' more insights or having 'more, better and different' of whatever we think is important?

No More Plastic Water Bottles

Adele Israel | Posted 10.06.2009 | Denver


Adele Israel

I attempted to estimate the number of plastic bottles of water sold in Grand Junction in one week. But discount giants and other corporations hold on to sales figures tighter than oil companies hang on to fracking formulas.

How to Believe In Yourself: A Four-Step Plan

Noah St. John | Posted 09.11.2009 | Living


Noah St. John

You can find Loving Mirrors in your own family, your friends or even work associates. Start by acknowledging the good you see in others, then ask for the support you need.

Caution: Stress Can Be Habit-Forming

Patricia Ferrone | Posted 06.19.2009 | Living


Patricia Ferrone

Nothing good can come from relinquishing your self-control over to the effects of stress or making stress a staple of your life.

9 Healthy Habits That Could Save Your Life

Dr. M.J. Wegmann | Posted 05.23.2009 | Living


Dr. M.J. Wegmann

Turn off the TV. 7pm to 11pm is considered "prime time." Use this time wisely, it can be time to read, or read to the kids, take a walk or work on a project you have been putting off.

How Can I Stop Thinking (and Dreaming!) About the Ex? Find Your Inner Sumo Wrestler

Margaret Ruth | Posted 05.04.2009 | Living


Margaret Ruth

Do you know a good way to disconnect the energy between two people's chakras? What is the best way to disconnect any remaining feelings and expel the emotions that remain?

12 Most Annoying Bad Habits Of Therapists

Psych Central | Dr. John Grohol | Posted 04.17.2009 | Living


Psychotherapy is a unique relationship, a kind of connection that is unlike any other kind of relationship a person has in their life. In some ways, i...

Time to Break a Bad Habit: Are You a "Moderator" or "Abstainer?"

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 03.02.2009 | Living


Gretchen Rubin

If moderators try to abstain, they feel trapped and rebellious. If abstainers try to be moderate, they spend a lot of time justifying why they should go ahead and indulge.

Get Started on Achieving Your Intention

M.J. Ryan | Posted 02.21.2009 | Living


M.J. Ryan

Ready to accomplish big things this year? Author M.J. Ryan, of the Intent Learning Series, discusses the most important step in achieving your intentions--getting started!

5 Tips For Kicking A Bad Habit

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 10.18.2008 | Living


Gretchen Rubin

Well, September is half over, and I've managed NOT to eat any of my beloved Tasti D-Lite. And it hasn't even been that hard to give it up. How did I g...