What is Time Blocking Time blocking (also known as time chunking) is a productivity technique for personal time management. A period—typically a day or week—is divided into smaller segments or blocks for specific tasks or to-dos. It integrates the function of a calendar with that of a to-do list. It is a method of scheduling. […]
How to Use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Improve Your Life
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) According to the Mayo Clinic, “Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a common type of talk therapy (psychotherapy). You work with a mental health counselor (psychotherapist or therapist) in a structured way, attending a limited number of sessions. CBT helps you become aware of inaccurate or negative thinking so you […]
7 Easy Ways to Think Positive and Change Your Life
Positive thinking can add so much to your life – and now we know that positive thinking can add years to your life. That’s right, according to a 2019 study, positive thinking can lead to longevity. When you think positively you down-regulate stress and tend to live a healthier life and make better choices. If […]
How the Power of Critical Thinking Can Increase Your Creativity
The skill of critical thinking is widely overlooked in our fast-paced and highly distracted world. Yet many of the creative people you might admire may have a solid foundation in the art of critical thinking, but you just didn’t recognize it. To be fair, let’s start with a definition. Critical thinking is the intellectually disciplined […]
How to Increase the Quality of Sleep to Reduce Stress
Sleep quality seems to be declining in countries worldwide, while the connection between quality sleep and stress reduction is elusive. To address this subject thoughtfully, I think discussing the virtues of quality sleep and how to increase it may be wise. Once you understand the foundations of good sleep, we can discuss how good sleep […]
How to Find Happiness by Being Your Authentic Self
You can change many things about your life, but your authentic self, who you really are, is not one of them. That’s why learning to accept yourself can be a great strategy to increase your happiness. However, this is often much easier said than done. Disclaimer alert: Personal development “consists of activities that develop a […]