How to Build Good Habits

Institute Editorial Team 01/15/2023

Habits have been described as repeated actions that arise from some kind of internal or external trigger (Robbins & Costa, 2017). Often, these habits exist in particular contexts. For example, Billy might have a habit of smoking a cigarette when he drinks alcohol. Sharon might have a habit of brushing her teeth before bed. And Mark might have a habit of biting his nails when he’s nervous. Habits—both good and bad—are closely related to our goals. Since habits are just things we do regularly, they can contribute to —or deter us from—achieving the things we want to achieve. That’s why building good habits—and perhaps getting rid of some bad ones—is so important for building the lives we want to lead. So what are some good…

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Institute Editorial Team

Want to change something in your life? Here’s how to train your brain.

How do you become that person who works out three times a week? The one who doesn’t get distracted when she’s trying to get something done? The one who manages to read for pleasure or get enough sleep or start a new side hustle? You get there by building habits. When you turn exercise, going to bed early, or carving out time for reading into a habit, that’s when you end up sticking to it. Getting there, however, is the tricky part because change is hard, even if it’s good for us. Sometimes especially if it’s good for us. We spoke to Julie Jones, Mental Performance Coach and Institute instructor, to get some insight into making those positive changes a little easier. “Change happens for…

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Institute Editorial Team 01/24/2021

5 Essential Ways to Take Care of Yourself This Holiday Season

How will you take care of yourself this holiday season? The holidays can be merry, festive, and jolly 一 but they’re rarely so 100% of the time. “‘Tis the season to be jolly,” but for many people, it’s also the season to be stressed, anxious, sad, or overwhelmed. During this time of year, it’s more important than ever that you practice meaningful self-care practices to protect your mental health and get through those tough family gatherings with grace and your sanity. Here are 5 essential ways to take care of yourself this holiday season, from putting up boundaries in your schedule to not overindulging in the desserts. Avoid overscheduling. The holiday season can get chaotic quickly if you say yes to every invitation. Family is…

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Saya Des Marais 12/26/2022

What Stage of Change Are You In?

For many of us, change begins with a spark of inspiration, a gentle nudge—or even a hard push. We have all had those, “I need a change” or “I need something new in my life” moments. Think back and recall these for yourself. Did they come around prior to bringing in the new year? Around your birthday? During a major milestone or transition? Who nudged or pushed you – was it you or someone else? Now ask yourself this: Did you fulfill your goal? Has the change that you wanted to make lasted? If you are like many of us, change didn’t happen initially – or it didn’t happen at all, yet still remains on your to-do list. This is because change is hard –…

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Jessica Headley, Ph.D., LPCC-S 07/05/2021

5 Steps to Starting a Manifestation Journal

Here we’ll talk about the benefits of journaling, offer some prompts to get you started, and provide ideas to journal your way to your dreams. Are you looking for a guide to help you start a practical, fun, and useful journal? Then why not start with a manifestation journal? A manifestation journal is a place where you write down your thoughts, dreams, goals, plans, or other things you want to manifest. It can help you gain clarity about your life goals and what you need to do to get there. To start journaling for manifestation, all you need is a notebook or journal and a general goal (no specifics needed at this point). We’ll walk you through the steps to get your manifestation journal going. …

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Institute Editorial Team 01/27/2023

Prioritizing Wellness Isn’t Easy. Don’t Worry, You Can Make a Plan for That!

Prioritizing Wellness and work-life balance are important. Yet why does it feel so impossible to achieve? Life is a juggling act.

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Jessica Headley, Ph.D., LPCC-S 02/12/2021

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