Mandy Kloppers – Psychologist (CBT) – Global Online Therapy
The habits students gain at college mostly define their further way of living after graduation. One of the must-have habits or better said skills students have to learn is discipline. Self-discipline guarantees successful graduation, qualitative education, and getting an expected job. Moreover, discipline makes the process of reaching goals more effective and more real, which also keeps you motivated to …
If you want to get wealthy, get used to being uncomfortable. Now, I know that sounds negative but the truth is you become more confident and resilient when you step out of your comfort zone. That is what life is all about. So many people in their old age regret not taking more risks and seeing life as an adventure. …
If you want to know how to improve self-discipline, read on… All desire, impulses, physical sensations, etc. are driven by your mind Imagine you are happy now, and you can make yourself happier. It’s not about what you are going through, rather it is what you THINK about your experience that counts – it is your thoughts that lead to …
Tips for motivating yourself seem more important than ever. Being stuck at home due to Covid has changed the landscape for many people socially and emotionally. Many people report finding it hard to stay motivated and it’s even harder when you have no one around to help you foster the positive energy that we sometimes need. When we have others …
In a world that offers little comfort, it makes sense that we want to seek out self soothing and ways to feel happier. This can often involve unhealthy behaviours though such as overeatong, overspending and drinking too much alcohol. The pull of instant gratification can be powerful and long term goals can easily go out the window. When we do …
More self discipline please! I hear it all the time from clients that are fed up with their lack of determination and persistence. Here are a few tips on how to increase your chances of sticking to your goals. The more we manage to do the activities that we put off doing, the more we train our minds to obey, …
Photo by martinak15 How to manage negative thoughts We have somewhere between 40 000 and 60 000 thoughts every day so it pays to be selective about the thoughts you decide to focus on. In general, I have found that most of my clients tend to worry more when they have spare time. Rumination is the tendency to over …
Insufficient Self Control/Self Discipline Do you lack self discipline? Is there a pervasive difficulty in exercising sufficient self-control and frustration tolerance to achieve your personal goals, or to restrain the excessive expression of your emotions and impulses? In its milder form, people with insufficient self discipline present with an exaggerated emphasis on discomfort-avoidance: avoiding pain, conflict, confrontation, responsibility, or …
Instant Gratification Instant Gratification has a bad name. It is often associated with people who are impatient and who do not possess sufficient discipline. Those that can resist instant gratification for the sake of long term benefits and gains are looked upon as somehow being superior. In the age of ‘mindfulness’ where we are taught to appreciate the present …