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- 5 Strategies to Stop Sabotaging Change in Your Life - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Ronald AlexanderI often see patients in my psychotherapy practice who are unable to make changes in their life and do not understand why they keep sabotaging their efforts. Usually this is due to a hidden resistance or unwholesome belief associated with the desired change. There are five hindrances that I’ve ...
Views: 1403(1 vote) - How to Make Real Change in Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from Ronald AlexanderWant to make a change in your life? Whether it’s losing weight, a career change, or remaking a relationship if you want to make any real and lasting changes then you can’t do it alone. I work with hundreds of patients and workshop attendees who desire to transform their lives and one of the ...
Views: 1935(1 vote) - 4 Easy Steps to Mindfully Reduce Stress - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Ronald AlexanderIt seems that every time we hear about the untimely and tragic death of a celebrity it is due to a lethal combination of recreational drugs, prescription medications and alcohol. And in the midst of the controversy is the issue of irresponsible doctors prescribing antidepressant medication like ...
Views: 1770 - Cyber-Bullying – It’s Not Cool to Be Cruel - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Ronald AlexanderWe’ve all heard the horror stories of young adults and children having hurtful or embarrassing photos, video and/or speech about them posted on the Internet for the world to see. But did you know that cyber-bullying can be as simple as sending an email to someone who has indicated they do not ...
Views: 2313 - How To Let Go of Negative Self-Judgments - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Ronald AlexanderMany people cling to the myth that those who are successful inevitably feel good about themselves and are free from self-doubt and insecurities. I’ve worked with many clients whose résumés, personal achievements, and reputations garner the deepest respect and admiration, yet their negative ...
Views: 2328(1 vote) - Too Busy to Meditate? Think Again! - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Ronald AlexanderThe benefits of meditation are many and varied from reducing stress, blood pressure, heart attacks, and strokes to increasing one’s cognition and creativity. As well meditation decreases our need for sleep by heightening our concentration, allowing us to be more productive. Ray Kroc, who took ...
Views: 1419 - The Wanting Mind of Depression - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Ronald AlexanderAs a therapist in Los Angeles I’ve seen more than my share of patients who are dealing with various forms of depression and unhappiness. One common personality trait I’ve found with them is their unwholesome thoughts and beliefs that come from what I call the “wanting mind.” In wanting mind, ...
Views: 1922(1 vote) - Four Myths About Mindfulness Meditation - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2010 from Ronald AlexanderThe majority of my clients resist mindfulness meditation at first, although the time commitment is small and the payoff is enormous. One insisted that it wasn’t necessary and that she didn’t have enough time in her day to devote to a regular practice. Then she went through the loss of a parent, ...
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