by Martin Dee | Coping skills
One of the best relaxation and thought-stopping techniques I’ve found – which also is an excellent way to relieve anxiety, reduce repetitive negative thoughts and help you fall asleep – is a simple process that combines deep breathing with counting.I’ll explain why it...
by Martin Dee | Coping skills, Good habits
Take a deep breath. Read the rest of this sentence. Notice the computer screen in front of you (or feel the cell phone or tablet in your hand). There. Even if you can think of nothing else, you have three things to be thankful about: You’re alive, you’re educated and...
by Martin Dee | Coping skills, Good habits
If you have a hard time accomplishing your goals, changing your vocabulary may be the first step toward success. This is particularly true when you’re trying to lose weight, eat healthier foods or work out at the gym, according to a series of experiments published in...
by Martin Dee | Coping skills, Good habits
I’m not very smart. There is very little I know for certain; I know absolutely nothing about almost everything else. But that’s a good thing. Really. Not knowing gives me freedom. I can play with different ideas without the need to hold on to any of them. I can...
