Lisa Egan, Author at All About Habits

Author: Lisa Egan

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A Tale of Grapes, Politics, Cults, and Aliens: Why People Cling to False Beliefs

Posted on January 10, 2020May 29, 2020 by Lisa Egan

We resort to mental gymnastics to avoid accepting that our logic – or our belief system itself – is flawed. Lying, denying, and rationalizing are among the tactics we employ to dance around the truth and avoid the discomfort that contradiction creates. We avoid or toss aside information that isn’t consistent with our current beliefs. Emotions trump logic and evidence. Once our minds are made up, it is very difficult to change them.

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An Open Letter to Mothers and Caregivers Everywhere

Posted on January 8, 2020May 29, 2020 by Lisa Egan

If you are struggling with your weight or want to prevent obesity in your family, or aren’t concerned about weight issues but want to eat and move better and find time for self-care, we’ve got ideas for you. Your family does not have to be a statistic.

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Are You Tired of Your Health and Your Money Going Up in Smoke? I Can Help!

Posted on January 8, 2020May 29, 2020 by Lisa Egan

This How to Become a Non-Smoker program will show you how to change your thinking about smoking so can ditch the habit for good.

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Shades of Gray or Black-And-White: Why the Color of Your Thinking Matters

Posted on January 2, 2020May 29, 2020 by Lisa Egan

Also known as the false dilemma or binary thinking, black-and-white thinking doesn’t allow for the many different variables, conditions, nuance, and contexts in which there would exist more than just the two possibilities (usually opposite extremes) presented. It frames arguments misleadingly and obscures rational, honest discussion.

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This Time Will Be Different: How to Finally Succeed at Your New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on December 30, 2019May 29, 2020 by Lisa Egan

It’s that time of year again. After the busy holiday season passes, you are left with extra fatigue, extra debt, a few extra pounds – and extra time to spend ruminating on the last year and what you could have done differently. Which, of course, inspires you to create a list of New Year’s resolutions. Here’s how to make them stick this time around.

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Feeling Like a Fraud? How to Overcome Impostor Syndrome

Posted on December 16, 2019May 29, 2020 by Lisa Egan

Despite external evidence of their competence, those exhibiting the syndrome remain convinced that they are frauds and do not deserve the success they have achieved. Proof of success is dismissed as luck, timing, or as a result of deceiving others into thinking they are more intelligent and competent than they believe themselves to be.

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The Real Reasons You Procrastinate and How to Stop

Posted on December 12, 2019May 29, 2020 by Lisa Egan

While all of us procrastinate on occasion (who wouldn’t prefer surfing the internet to washing the dishes?), some of us take it to a level that is, well, destructive. Chronic procrastination can hold us back at school, at work, and at home. It can prevent us from fulfilling our potential, and from fully enjoying life.

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How to Make Sublime Superfood Smoothies

Posted on December 8, 2019May 29, 2020 by Lisa Egan

Smoothies are a fast, easy, and delicious way to squeeze a bunch of nutrients into your diet – and are a great way to get even the pickiest eaters to consume “yucky” foods like kale and spinach.

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