Watching athletes (professionals or elite) compete on the biggest stage in the world, the Olympics, is chock-full of great examples of mental strength and mental weakness. The power or use of positive psychology became evident in the athletes who had
If you feel unfulfilled in relationships, tend to be indirect, don’t assert yourself, feel responsible of rather people’s feelings, feel compelled to take care of other’s feelings, solve their problems, feel insecure and most comfortable giving to others, then you
People say that “attitude is everything,” and researchers are now discovering that this may actually be true. By studying people who have achieved lasting happiness, psychologists have discovered that life satisfaction is associated with certain attitudes, life skills, essential traits,
A new book, Surviving survival: The Art and Science of Resilience by Laurence Gonzales, describes how “recovery from adversity can be a positive transforming experience, that not only moves us forward, but also enriches our lives in ways we never
Join the crowd!! In the US, according to a poll by the NSF Sleep in America Poll, 25% of Americans don’t get the minimum amount of sleep to be alert. About 70 million people have a sleep problem, with 40
Successful leaders tend to have certain traits. Two keys areas of personal growth and development is fundamental to leadership success: self-confidence, and a positive attitude. Self-confident people are usually inspiring, and people like to be around individuals who believe in
The sign on the right may be representative of how many mixed signals we receive on a daily basis. I think about how hard it is to trust your instincts sometimes when you know something is right, but risky. For
Any type of performance creates stress. Athletes, musicians and dancers all have different reactions to “being tested.” The goal of our work with test taking anxiety is to help you learn to master the inner mental game to reduce, eliminate
Here are some things that may help reduce your test anxiety: Learn how to study efficiently. Resources that can help you learn include study techniques and test-taking strategies. You’ll feel more relaxed if you systematically study and practice the material
This past week, 89,400 people came to Houston to attend this yearly event of the latest technology in the technologies for oil exploration, views on the future industry directions, operational integrity and risk management. If you happen to be an
Dr. Mike Klaybor brings thirty years of experience in practicing counseling psychology with individuals and couples. His approach is cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT. Specific specialties include; anxiety and stress management, chronic pain & chronic illness management, depression, substance abuse evaluations, employee assistance and executive coaching for workplace performance and leadership.
