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How to Get “In the Zone”
Athletes often talk about “being in the zone” when they play their best. Being “in the zone” refers to a special state they achieve where everything seems to go their…
Goal Setting Using SMARTr Goals
A goal is a desired outcome that can be achieved or completed. Once achieved, it is “done” and can be crossed off the list. For example, the desire might be…
What are Your Strengths?
What is a personal strength? A personal strength is a characteristic that we can bring to various areas of our lives. These strengths give our lives meaning and help us…
Concentration and the Myth of Multi-tasking
A common myth is that women can multi-task and men can’t. In fact, no one can multi-task in the true sense of the word. Multi-tasking implies that you are simultaneously…
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Progressive muscle relaxation involves breaking the body up into groups of large muscles. Each group is deliberately tensed and then relaxed. The reason the muscle is first tensed and then…
