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Tips on breaking bad habits
- By Misc Author
- Published 04/7/2009
- Life Management Skills
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Breaking a bad habit is a little like breaking up with a spouse with
whom you have serious differences but also have a child: The old habit
will always be part of your life. So you need to find ways to cope.
Changing habits: they can be broken, but not forgotten
- By Misc Author
- Published 04/6/2009
- Life Management Skills
- Unrated
Though studies have shown ingrained habits can't be completely
unlearned, training the mind to control ingrained behavior is within
our reach. Chances are, you have a few habits you wish you didn't have, and quite
possibly you've tried (and tried and tried) to break them. Scientists
are learning why you may have failed...
Adultolescence: Not Just a Man's World
- By Christine Hassler
- Published 07/8/2008
- Life Management Skills
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Adultolescence: Men Who Won't Grow Up
- By Christine Hassler
- Published 07/8/2008
- Help Another with their Addiction , Life Management Skills
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Dear Bewildered Best Friend -- Sounds like your friend has a severe case of "adult-olescence;" his
mindset is far below his numeric age and he continues to play at being
an adolescent when he's really an adult. I often refer to it as the
"Peter Pan Syndrome." It can be a form of escapism, denial, and delayed adulthood, and it's
accomplished by a lot of play, feelings of invincibility, and
self-obsession.
Summertime: Rehab Time for Workaholics
- By Misc Author
- Published 06/26/2008
- Life Management Skills
- Unrated
Workaholism is as much an addiction as those to drugs, tobacco or
alcohol. Those who suffer from it crave the constant ‘highs’ they get
from throwing themselves into work’s deadlines, problems and constant
hustle and bustle. Even those near-impossible targets and deadlines can
provide an adrenaline rush.
Central Purpose: The Royal Road to Health and Longevity
- By John Newport
- Published 02/5/2007
- Life Management Skills
- Unrated
Just as I believe that following our central purpose is the royal road to health and longevity, I also believe that it forms an essential cornerstone for effective sobriety maintenance.
Healthy Lifestyle Key to Successful Recovery from Alcoholism
- By John Newport
- Published 04/21/2006
- Theories of Addiction , Life Management Skills
- Unrated
Unhealthy lifestyle patterns can set the stage for relapse. Fortunately, the converse is also true, as a growing body of evidence suggests that a wellness-oriented lifestyle can make a significant contribution to relapse prevention.
A Zen Approach to Time Management
- By John Newport
- Published 02/21/2006
- Life Management Skills
- Unrated
Unquestionably, efficiency is a virtue that is highly valued in our culture. Yet if we are not careful, we end up destroying our serenity (and risking our sobriety) by sacrificing on the altar of efficiency the things in life that are truly most important.
Are You an Adrenalin Junkie?
- By John Newport
- Published 02/21/2006
- Life Management Skills
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Many (if not most) people with addictive disorders crave excitement, and feel a need to live on the edge all the time - even after they have entered into recovery.
Living Life to The Full E-Learning web site
- By Chris Williams
- Published 01/13/2006
- Life Management Skills
- Unrated
A life skills course that aims to provide access to high quality, practical and user-friendly training in life skills. Overview of the type of things the course covers:
Understanding why we feel as we do; Practical problem solving skills; Using Anxiety Control Training relaxation; Overcoming Reduced activity; Helpful and Unhelpful behaviours; Using Medication effectively; Noticing unhelpful thoughts; Changing unhelpful thoughts; Healthy living - sleep, food, diet and exercise; Staying well.

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