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Oscar Wilde: I’m not young enough to know everything. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

To reduce procrastination:1) Make a good case for doing it. 2) Break the task down into manageable  segments. 3) Accept the discomfort associated with the task because feelings do not have to dictate actions. (Ramsey, J. R. The anatomy of procrastination. Psychotherapy Networker, 2015, 39(1), 15-16) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

1) Be Active, 2) Try new habits, 3) Meet people, 4) Be thankful, 5) Don’t set the bar too high, 6) Accept emotions, not just positive ones. (Ayan, S. Five Tips for emotional health, Scientific American Mind, 2015, 26(1), 51) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Aphorist James Richardson: The best way to know your faults is to notice which ones you accuse others of.

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Bournout on the job comes with exhaustion, cynicism, and inefficiency. To facilitate re-engagement, the following are recommended: 1) improve on-the-job civility, 2) see self as an independent contractor looking for the next career move, 3) stay fit and structure in reinvigorating activities to increase resilience, 4) make some work friends, and 5) spend as much time as possible on the more interesting parts of the job. (Leiter, M. P., & Muslach, C. Conquering burnout, Scientific American Mind, 2015, 26(1), 30-35)  www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Barbara Bush: Be yourself. Well, maybe someone a little nicer.  www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

To become a more effective shopper: (1. Don’t let the idea that here is a limited time for the sale drive you to buy now. (2. Consider only options that meet the priorities that you have set beforehand. (3. Make a shopping list before you go to a store. and stick to it. (4.Think about long-term consequences. (Gold, S. S. How to be a better shopper. Scientific American Mind, 2015, 26(1), p. 14)  www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

When people redefine performance anxiety as excitement, they can perform better. (Rodriguez, T., Performance anxiety, Scientific American Mind, 2015, 26(1), 9)  www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

E. B. White: I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world. This makes it hard to plan the day. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Just a 30 minute nap can help undo the harmful effects of a poor nights sleep. The nap can restore normal hormone and protein levels. (Massachusetts General Hospital, 2015, 11(5), 2)  www.finebergpsychotherapy.com