Goal-Oriented Positive Thinking Trumps Pie-in-the-Sky Optimism

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Goal-Oriented Positive Thinking Trumps Pie-in-the-Sky Optimism

Positive phrases, such as “If you can dream it, you can do it,” can be detrimental to children and decrease their ability to meet their long-term goals. According to a recent article on MindShift, a website co-founded by NPR which covers current research on education and learning, "while inspiring words might provide a moment of motivation, it turns out they can have an adverse effect on achieving those goals."

Dr. Gabriele Oettingen, of New York University, reports ...

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The Devil is in the Details: Self-Monitoring

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The Devil is in the Details: Self-Monitoring

Our daily actions, routines, and habits create the breadth of our lives. Making a significant change in our lives starts by making a behavioral change in ourselves. To start we must first identify our goal. Do you want to learn to speak Spanish? Would you like to improve your relationship with your spouse? Or would you like to improve your ability to manage conflicts with your mother?  Although the goals may vary significantly, they can be met once you identify your goal, develop operational targets, develop a habit of self-monitoring, and commitment to change. 

Once you have defined your primary goal you need ...

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