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Judith S. Beck, Ph.D.: 10 Techniques to Increase Motivation and Willpower. For many of us, the New Year represents a time to reflect upon and resolve to follow through with healthy changes we want (and need) to make. In the beginning, keeping up with a new exercise or eating plan, for example, generally comes pretty easily. Motivation and willpower are high -- quite evident by the packed gyms we see every January.

But after a few weeks, motivation tends to lag and willpower runs dry, and we revert to our former, less-healthy ways. For most people, it's not intuitively obvious what to do to preserve our resolutions and reach our goals, but cognitive behavior therapy (a form of psychotherapy that targets maladaptive and unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviors) can help boost our ability to stay on track (and get back on track when we lapse). This blog will be the first in a series designed to teach you specific cognitive (thinking) and behavioral skills that will help you increase your motivation and willpower whenever it begins to lag.

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How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie. Fun Stuff. (1) Facebook. Book - Theres a battle of two wolves inside us&all. - StumbleUpon. 50 Things Everyone Should Know How To Do | EvenCool. Self-reliance is a vital key to living a healthy, productive life. To be self-reliant one must master a basic set of skills, more or less making them a jack of all trades.

Contrary to what you may have learned in school, a jack of all trades is far more equipped to deal with life than a specialized master of only one. While not totally comprehensive, here is a list of 50 things everyone should know how to do. Edit: Do you like this post image? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50.

How To Avoid Confrontations Like a Samurai Warrior. Post written by: Marc Chernoff Email The Bushidō Samurai are elite masters in the art of self-defense. They are specially trained in hand-to-hand combat, but never fight unless they must. The Samurai moral code stresses mindfulness, self-control, loyalty and honor unto death. These same principals can easily be applied to everyday life. Be aware of your surroundings and always maintain a clear mind when you are in unfamiliar territory.Don’t stick out like a sore thumb, but still carve out your own path.Evaluate the level of risk in every situation before accepting it.Take control of your actions.

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Put what you have to say in a logical sequence. Ensure your speech will be captivating to your audience as well as worth their time and attention. Practice and rehearse your speech at home or where you can be at ease and comfortable, in front of a mirror, your family, friends or colleagues. Use a tape-recorder and listen to yourself. Videotape your presentation and analyze it. When you are presenting in front of an audience, you are performing as an actor is on stage. Body language is important. Speak with conviction as if you really believe in what you are saying. Do not read from notes for any extended length of time although it is quite acceptable to glance at your notes infrequently.

Maintain sincere eye contact with your audience. Speak to your audience, listen to their questions, respond to their reactions, adjust and adapt. Pause. Know when to STOP talking. Ode: How to tell a great story.

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