In terms of her own impulsivity, Kirby’s therapist told her, “You can’t let 15-year-old Shawna drive the bus. You gotta figure out a way to take her out for ice cream.” Impulsivity is not necessarily a bad thing, said Kirby, one just needs to learn to manage it. ...
but he lives in a bad part of town, has no job, has a family to support, and he doesn't have any work skills. It's easy for him to sell drugs or steal; there aren't really any other easy avenues open to him to make money. Your assignment: prevent...
Talking On the PhoneTalking on the phone can be very hard to do if you're also distracted by anxiety, so if there's someone you can trust that you can talk to openly, you'll often find that your focus is much less on your anxiety and more on your phone call. Good TechnologyTechnolo...
The trigger pipeline that connects unprocessed feelings to impulsivity How to Help Clients Avoid Being Overwhelmed When Strong Emotions Are Triggered Shelly Harrell, PhD Lynn Lyons, LICSW Kelly McGonigal, PhD Joan Borysenko, PhD Rick Hanson, PhD The “Band-Aid” strategy to prevent an emotional ...
This process seems to work largely the same for most people, regardless of sex and gender. It may be marked by a greater ability to see things from a partner’s perspective and anticipate their needs. However, more research is needed to validate and support the experience that gender-neutral...
Teach your child that there is more than one way to solve a problem and that it is helpful to evaluate several potential solutions before springing into action. So, whether your child is trying to fix the chain on their bicycle or trying to figure out a math problem, encourage them to br...
Impulsivity can boost and even enhance creative moments. If you've experienced the upside of impulsivity, then you are no stranger to the gnawing urge to spontaneously act out on a whim. Sometimes your impromptu actions can serve a good purpose. ...
Plus, aggressive behaviors often give children a false sense of power over their peers. It’s up to you to work diligently with your child so that he or she can practice the art of diplomacy in a tough situation. Help your child find their voice when they feel like acting ou...
Impulsivity: Many essential business decisions require urgency and alertness. However, procrastination and brain fog make it difficult to make these decisions on time. This is when impulsivity takes control, and you may make unplanned and reckless decisions. ...
The Sunday Times bestselling author of How the World Thinks shares his twelve key principles for a more humane and balanced approach to thinking in this vital new book. --Pay attention. As politics slides toward impulsivity, and outrage bests rationality, how can philosophy help us critically en...