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5 Tips for a Juicy, Gorgeous Life

September 23, 2015

Let’s face it! You’re bored with the status quo. You’re an adventure-seeker-happiness-freak-self-improvement-junkie. (No offense intended. I’m one, too!) So, put the needle on the record. Let's pump up the volume! Here are five tips you can start today to create the life you want… Shift your routine. The same ole only maintains what you already have. Mix it up! Stir the pot. If you're reading this blog, you're ready for something new. Identify one action that could change the outcome of your day. Decide to get up 30 minutes earlier. Start your day with a journal entry, meditation, or work out. Unplug at a reasonable time. Whatever you choose to enact will change your trajectory. Embrace one goal that stretches you. See it through. What area of your...

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Kung Fu Your Energy – Get Healthy with Open Awareness

July 1, 2015

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As a kid, my sleeping imagination had no limits. My dreams were vibrant, colorful, moving, exciting, emotional, and physical. There were monsters, heroes, allies, and adventures. I could see, taste, touch, smell, and feel the twists and turns of events. My unconscious mind was free to wander, explore, create, and fantasize. The governor, censor, parental control, and filter of any sort was non-existent as far as I could tell. In the morning, the sensations from the intensity of my dreams lingered for a moment, leaving me wondering about the truth of their reality. Sometimes they scared me. Sometimes they filled me with joy. Regardless of the theme, their dynamic, flowing, saturated richness left a lasting impression. And then, KAPOW! Hello, reality. Time for school. That wild imagination was...

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Personality Type: Know Yourself

June 11, 2014

Articles, Career, Goal Setting

Personality type has its roots in a psychological theory dating back to the 1920's. The Swiss psychiatrist, Carl Jung (1875-1961) known for his work on the psyche, ego, personal unconscious, collective unconscious, archetypes, and dream analysis also developed the enduring theory of personality types based on psychological opposites. Jung and Sigmund Freud collaborated from about 1907-1909 addressing Freud’s mission of making the unconscious conscious through the practice of psychoanalysis. Jung’s personality theory explains normal differences between healthy people. He concluded that these differences in behavior stem from inborn tendencies to use our minds in different ways and can be influenced by culture, family, and the environment. Each of us possesses all six characteristics he defined in his personality theory, but we favor one or the other...

Psychology Today – Easy Tips for Keeping New Years Resolutions

December 30, 2013

Articles, Career, Goal Setting, Psychology Today Articles - In the Press!, Self Esteem, Stress Management

This article is published in Psychology Today by Mark Banschick and Heather Edwards. It is entitled, "Break Bad Habits". It’s countdown time! The new year marks a fresh start for new beginnings. Be prepared on January 1 to state your New Year Resolutions and stick to them! If your plan is to lose weight, exercise more, eat healthier, save money, or build your career or social network, then get started on developing a system for success that will work for you. Resolutions without specific plans usually get pushed to the wayside by the demands of everyday life. Come April, they’re already out the window and down the street! Be prepared to keep your New Year Resolutions in 2014 using these simple tips for seeing them through to...

Psychology Today – Five Secrets of Highly Successful People

December 18, 2013

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This article is published in Psychology Today by Mark Banschick and Heather Edwards. It is entitled, "5 Tips for Success". Everyone has a unique life story. Family traditions, religious beliefs, and cultural norms differ and converge in a myriad of ways across people and places. We embody our personal experiences and take them with us, wherever we go. We use our history as a road map through life. What's familiar is comfortable and predictable. The downside is, it can keep us stuck in old patterns that hold us back. What if you took the road less travelled? What if you could shed the part of your life story that is holding you back while developing those that propel you forward? Well, you can! Recalibrate the GPS. Follow...

Design Your Best Life

November 11, 2013

Articles, Career, Goal Setting, Self Esteem

Each of us has a unique life story. We come from different families, places, and generations. Our circumstances effect and shape who we are and become. Personal experiences are part of us, wherever we go. We use our history to guide us through life. What's familiar is comfortable and predictable. Sometimes though, it's not the most helpful. How do we acknowledge and let go of the part of our life story that holds us back? How do we flourish, soothe, and celebrate our truly unique, special, and amazing potential? Answer the following questions to help clarify your strengths, challenges, and life goals. Begin to design your best life. 1. When do I shine? There are times, situations, places, and environments where we shine! Notice when you...

Making Up For Time Lost: 5 Tips for Getting Back in the Game

October 8, 2013

Articles, Goal Setting, Mindful Relaxation, Time Management

I just lost a week of productivity due to "acute pharyngitis", which is the medical term for a sore throat. Normally, one would carry on, ignore it, and complete one's typical activities with minor discomfort. Not me. My sore throat felt like seven samurai swords incessantly scraping my trachea with a splash of hot sauce and 40 grit sand paper for gauze. When experiencing this type of pain, things such as work, exercise, conversations, smiles, and wakefulness all come a bit harder. In fact, the only thing that feels natural is lying down and feeling sorry for yourself. Sleep even hurts. Now it's Monday, a week later. I'm in panic mode and have a lot of sh*t to get done. Since it's time to put...

Jobs 101: The Ultimate Search Simplified

September 20, 2013

Articles, Career, Goal Setting

We've all run full speed ahead in the hamster wheel of work-exhaustion and discontent, at times. Job dissatisfaction can bring you down and effect all areas of your life, if it is not addressed. People often feel burned out and under-appreciated at work. "I feel so disrespected.", "I'm bored with my job and I deserve a promotion.", "I'm overwhelmed, I don't enjoy my work anymore.", are pretty common expressions of burn out. These are obvious indicators that it's time for a career make-over. If you put in the time, effort, and soul searching required, you can create the career you want! It seems like a daunting task, but the alternative is not an option. How does one turn that formidable rodent wheel of work...

Psychology Today Post – Getting Unstuck!

July 27, 2013

Articles, Goal Setting, Mindful Relaxation, Psychology Today Articles - In the Press!, Relationships

My latest blog in collaboration with Dr. Mark Banschick, Getting Unstuck - Eight Ways to Get Your Mojo Back, published in Psychology Today. Life takes twists and turns. Just when it seems you've figured things out, that metaphorical rug can get yanked out from under you. It can leave you spinning and wondering which way is up...

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Seeking Refuge

May 29, 2013

Articles, Goal Setting, Mindful Relaxation, Stress Management, Time Management

Psychology 101 teaches students everywhere that besides food, water, and air, the most basic of human needs is SAFETY. Just watching the news today can be traumatizing. It seems the news networks are building their audience and profits by sensationalizing real and/or perceived threats to their viewers' personal and public safety. We're easily captivated by the shock and horror of natural disasters and man's capability to commit heinous acts. Whatever the headline, it grasps our attention, shakes us up, and dares us to let go. What does one do with the barrage of real threats and sensationalism around us? Where does one find refuge? How can we create a sense of peace and carry on our lives a productive and optimistic way? Here are a...

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