College Success Strategies
Elizabeth Trego
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College Success Strategies
Oct 1, 2004
Mapping out the good and bad in life's choices
Choices can be difficult, such as relocating, changing jobs, or weighing the benefits of certain relationships, but you always have to keep in mind that they provide important lessons about ourselves, our resilience, and our ability to effectively problem solve.
Sep 1, 2004
Disputing the Shoulds,Can'ts, and Have to's in Life
Self-talk, or the thoughts that race through our minds nearly 24/7 becomes an important variable in the overall equation of thought changing. While you might not be able to change the circumstances you find yourself in, you can certainly change the way you think about them.
Aug 1, 2004
Thoughts can be an extremely powerful presence in one's life
People can become stuck in life due to the heavy emphasis they place on certain thoughts. This article discusses the role of thoughts and how to look at situations a bit differently.
Jul 1, 2004
Forgive the past to move into the future
Life is not only a matter of choices in how you view situations, but also in how you look at them.
Jun 1, 2004
Tips for kicking back and relaxing when you've been in a lousy rut for too long and can't remember the last time you had some fun.
May 1, 2004
Overcoming the 20/20 Hindsight Syndrome
We’ve all had times in our life where we thought we made the right decision, only to see it come back and bite us. However, in letting a cycle of "would've, could've, should've" thoughts become embedded in your daily routine, you forfeit your own sense of power and worth and instead, ...
Apr 1, 2004
Definition of panic attack and how a person perceived them both physically and mentall.
Mar 1, 2004
How to Structure Short-Term Goals
Goal-setting is more than just wanting something from life. Creating a short-term goal ladder is often key in helping someone make the type of positive, concrete changes they're looking for.
Feb 26, 2004
Prioritizing is an important way to create a goal that is personally important to you. The following exercise can help give you direction and show you what you feel is really important in life.
Jan 27, 2004
Creating goals is an important tool to make positive changes in life. However, knowing how goals work and what some of the pitfalls are can be just as important.