Modern human life is busy. We pack our schedules to the max and then spend our days rushing from one activity to the next. Our brains, unfortunately, didn’t evolve in such a fast-paced environment, so it’s difficult to handle. Modern life can be hectic, even frantic.| Northwest Educational Services
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Contents hide Two Kids, Same Household Self-Perception Cultivating an Ethic of Service Be Human How to Make Your Kids do Chores Natural Consequences Want more parenting wisdom? All parents want their kids to do chores, whether that’s because of the many benefits to kids’ brains when they do chores or simply for the extra help Read More| Northwest Educational Services
Contents hide Take a Breather Academic Value Make Recovery a Habit Works Cited Image Credit Modern human life is busy. We pack our schedules to the max and then spend our days rushing from one activity to the next. Our brains, unfortunately, didn’t evolve in such a fast-paced environment, so it’s difficult to handle. Modern Read More| Northwest Educational Services
Learn how to use acute stress to your advantage, how to recover from chronic stress, and other stress-management techniques that really work.| Becoming Better
Table of Contents hide Objections Self-Care is Self-Love My Routine Out of Airplane Mode The Choice Every morning, I get up way earlier than I need to and practice a self-care routine. I’m going to describe each piece of my morning routine and explain why I do it, but there are some things you should… Read More »Self-Care Morning Routine: The Real Breakfast of Champions| Becoming Better
September 29th, 2014 I’m grateful for waffles and peanut butter. I’m grateful for my bike ride with Nate in Discovery Park and the fall colors that are out. I’m grateful for Fleet Foxes. I’m grateful that I’m in a position to help kids. I’m grateful that I’m getting better at arguing with my own… Read More »Gratitude Journaling| Becoming Better
Don't just rely on brute-force willpower to do what you need to do. Learn how willpower really works and start using smart strategies today.| Becoming Better
When it comes to changing your emotions, actions speak louder than thoughts. The fastest way to feel better is to change what you do.| Becoming Better
Living with integrity is critical for your mental health, self-esteem, confidence, and relationships - both with others and with yourself.| Becoming Better
Table of Contents hide Focus on your breath. Now you try. Struggling is the whole point. Mental Training Gentleness Tips for Beginners Patience Meditation is a collection of paradoxes. It is simultaneously the simplest thing to do and the hardest thing to do. It involves sitting and doing nothing, but it requires great effort. It… Read More »Meditation Made Simple| Becoming Better
Your name was given to you by your parents. Your skin color, your hair color, and your eye color were all given to you by your genes. Chance and circumstance gave you a great portion of your childhood experiences. But who you believe you are and who you will become, those are for you to Read More| Northwest Educational Services
True confidence comes from self-efficacy: your belief in your ability to handle life's challenges. It can't be faked, but it can be learned.| Becoming Better