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Steps to Breaking Bad Habits

Have you encountered the desire to break a habit? You can think of a habit that has formed in your life, good or bad, and the origin of that habit. According to a 2018 study, a habit can be described as an overlearned process that generates automatic responses to contextual cues and is reinforced by repetition. I’ve outlined a few steps to unlearn or change …

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Setting Achievable Goals: How Therapy Can Help

Reaching your goals, whether big or small, can sometimes feel overwhelming. You may struggle with breaking old habits or staying consistent. But you can set realistic and reachable goals by taking a clear, step-by-step approach. With a structured plan, you can achieve both short-term and long-term goals, whether personally or professionally. The key is to create a clear path, stay persistent, and have the right …

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6 Steps to Making a Decision: How Therapy Can Help

Life is full of choices, and sometimes, making a decision can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re deciding on a career move, where to live, or how to handle personal matters, it’s normal to feel stuck. But by breaking the process into manageable steps, you can make choices with more confidence. Here are six steps that will help guide you through the decision-making process, along with how …

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What Should I Be When I Grow Up?

Remember playing The Game of Life as a young person? I liked reading all the different occupations from which you could choose. Want to be a florist? Here’s your card. Prefer to be surprised? Draw from this stack of cards, and… you got teacher! Here’s your salary, here are your housing options, and here’s your car. Done. If choosing a career was as simple as …

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Creating and Maintaining Routines – Why Is It So Hard?

Routines are essential, yet some view them as traps that stifle creativity and foster complacency. Benefits of Routines Stability and Predictability: Do you know that feeling of comfort when you sip your first cup of coffee in the morning? That’s what a solid routine can offer you— a sense of calm that carries you through the day. It’s like having a reliable roadmap; you may hit …

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