Alcoholic Anonymous encourages its members to take things one day at a time. Otherwise, attempting too much too soon can interfere with achieving sobriety or any major goal. It’s natural to become overwhelmed if you try to imagine giving up alcohol or any powerful habit on a permanent basis. It’s less distressing to think in terms of drinking just water for the next 24 hours … [Read more...] about The Magic of Taking Things One Day at a Time
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How to Stay on Track When You’re Lacking Self-Control
For many people, self-control is the one skill they lack the most. A recent study that included the 50 U. S. States and over 50 other countries asked people to list their character strengths. Out of all the traits, self-control came last. What is self-control? It's the ability to control how you feel, react to situations, and comport yourself. When you lack self-control, it … [Read more...] about How to Stay on Track When You’re Lacking Self-Control
What You Need to Know About Experiential Learning and Your Career
If you build a new deck for your home and post the amazing results on Instagram for your friends to see, that’s experiential learning. If you make a mess and need to call a professional to fix the situation, that’s experiential learning too. The term refers to education that takes place outside the classroom. You may also call it hands-on learning or learning by … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know About Experiential Learning and Your Career
How to Study When You Have ADHD
It’s not easy for most people to study. It’s even more challenging for those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Those with ADHD have above normal levels of hyperactivity and a below normal ability to focus on a single task. This makes studying especially difficult for adults and children with ADHD. These strategies can make studying less of a … [Read more...] about How to Study When You Have ADHD
What You Need to Know about Managing Pain with CBD
Managing pain is one of the most popular reasons for using CBD products. However, there is little clinical evidence to support such claims. A recent study provides some new insights and information. Researchers at Syracuse University gave CBD oil or a placebo to a small group of young adults. They said the results were complex and exciting. While they found the positive … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know about Managing Pain with CBD