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Category Archives: Behavior Change

The Early Teachings of Shinzen Young: Nirvana as the Un-Driven Life

We can taste nirvana during daily life as we practice mindful reponses to pain and pleasure.

Posted byDoug ToftMarch 5, 2022March 5, 2022Posted inBehavior Change, Buddhism, Meditation

Disputing and Defusion: Two Options for Dealing With Upsetting Thoughts

Misery is often tied to irrational and judgmental thoughts. We can use logic to replace these thoughts—or simply detach from them. Both approaches can help.

Posted byDoug ToftNovember 20, 2021December 7, 2021Posted inACT, Behavior Change

Conversation as Win-Win: David Bohm on Dialogue

The aim of dialogue is not for everyone to finish up and leave the room with the same opinion. Far more important is our shared state of mind. When everyone suspends their assumptions and opinions, we share a common consciousness.

Posted byDoug ToftOctober 18, 2021October 18, 2021Posted inBehavior Change, Meditation

Testing Your Practices in the Fire of Suffering

What helps me: asking better questions, returning to the present moment, and remembering the Serenity Prayer.

Posted byDoug ToftOctober 5, 2021October 9, 2021Posted inBehavior Change, Constructive Living, Meditation

Three Books That Changed My Life

Surprisingly, it’s often possible to reduce a 50,000- or 100,000-word book to a single page or paragraph of pure power. That’s enough to capture the essence that matters to you. 

Posted byDoug ToftOctober 2, 2021October 16, 2021Posted inBehavior Change, Meditation, Writing

Don’t Boost Motivation: Just Ride the Wave

When your motivation is low, says psychologist BJ Fogg, go for easy behaviors. When motivation is high, do harder things.

Posted byDoug ToftSeptember 21, 2021September 22, 2021Posted inBehavior Change

‘Every Moment is Fresh’ and More Slogans for Constructive Living

Slogans can be powerful tools for immediately refocusing our attention and changing our behavior.

Posted byDoug ToftSeptember 17, 2021September 21, 2021Posted inBehavior Change, Constructive Living

Pay Attention and Act Purposefully—the Heart of Constructive Living

Thoughts come and go. Feelings arise and fade. But none of them need to stop you from living a life based on your values.

Posted byDoug ToftSeptember 17, 2021September 21, 2021Posted inBehavior Change, Constructive Living

BJ Fogg on the Myths of Habit Change—and a Method That Actually Works

This psychologist urges us to scale down our grandiose plans for behavior change, start with small changes that scale up over time, and celebrate success at every step.

Posted byDoug ToftSeptember 15, 2021September 21, 2021Posted inBehavior Change

Wear the World Like a Loose Garment

There’s a peace that comes to pass when we let go of our absolute and irrational demands.

Posted byDoug ToftSeptember 10, 2021September 22, 2021Posted inBehavior Change, Spirituality
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