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10 steps to becoming a positive person
Mental Edge Columns Ben Johnson 4/1/19 Mental Edge Columns Ben Johnson 4/1/19

10 steps to becoming a positive person

In this column I explore ways you can work on yourself to be a more positive person. There are plenty of ways to improve your patterns.

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10 ways to keep your head in the game
Mental Edge Columns Ben Johnson 4/1/19 Mental Edge Columns Ben Johnson 4/1/19

10 ways to keep your head in the game

In this column I offer some tips on sport psychology and performance anxiety and pressure.

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Sometimes you have to be inflexible
Mental Edge Columns Ben Johnson 4/1/19 Mental Edge Columns Ben Johnson 4/1/19

Sometimes you have to be inflexible

I spend a lot of time helping people to appreciate the shades of grey in life. In this column, though, I explored how developing personal policies in some parts of life can be helpful and make change easier.

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Identify the core themes in your life story
Mental Edge Columns Ben Johnson 3/12/19 Mental Edge Columns Ben Johnson 3/12/19

Identify the core themes in your life story

It is much easier to improve your life and address day-to-day problems effectively if you see the big picture. This column helps you to identify the core themes in your life story.

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How to get 'unstuck' when paralyzed by a decision

Endless second-guessing about the implications of a decision can be agonizing. Here's how to get off the merry-go-round and make a choice.

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Parents' emotional issues needn't be yours

You can work to manage the consequences of growing up with an extreme parent.

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Lessen your anxiety over what others think

There are ways of learning to worry less about what other people might think about you.

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Trick yourself into fitness, one jumping jack at a time

To begin an exercise program, start small: one set, one repetition, one time.

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Putting the brakes on impulsive behavior

You can learn a number of strategies to reduce your impulsive behavior.

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