Better Safe Than Sorry

Even if you cannot change your broader environment, you can still do small things to create positive emotions.

• You can put pictures that trigger pleasant memories in your home where you pass often.
• Research shows that having green plants around is good.
• Cutting down...

It's easy to get discouraged when you're trying to change your habits, especially if you don't see results immediately. But if you keep taking small steps forward, even if they're not huge, you'll eventually reach your goals.

For example: if you're trying to lose weight...

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