Goals

Comparing Ourselves to Others

Comparing Ourselves to Others

How often have you felt pretty good about yourself and then saw something on social media or elsewhere that caused you to second guess yourself? Comparing ourselves to others is not new, but the proliferation of opportunities to do this today can take a toll on our self-esteem. Here's an exercise to help you explore how to lessen the impact of this age-old problem.

Are Our Beliefs Sabotaging Healthy Habits?

Are Our Beliefs Sabotaging Healthy Habits?

When we believe that our behaviors are unchangeable, we easily give up and say to ourselves, “I knew I could never do that.” So, let’s take a look at the silent messages that are holding you back - your limiting beliefs - and what to do about them.

Why Habit Change is Hard

Why Habit Change is Hard

Mindfulness is defined as the awareness that arises when we pay attention in the present moment, on purpose, and non-judgmentally. To understand how mindfulness is involved in forming habits, let’s learn about two systems of the brain and how they impact your behavior.

Creating Healthy Habits

Creating Healthy Habits

At the beginning of the year, we make commitments to stop unhealthy habits and start healthy ones. However, no matter how committed we are, we need help maintaining new routines. Even after a few weeks we get off track. WHY do we do this and WHAT can we do about it?