Blog for Better Living

12 Habits of Successful People

By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | January 21, 2014

Success is not just defined by the title you hold, or the things that you have, but rather, from the obstacles that you have had to overcome to be where you are today. Successful people aren’t just born, they have learned the skills to persevere and maintain focus. The following twelve habits can help you […]

Personal Improvement

Looking for Creative Ways to Ring in the New Year?

By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | December 31, 2013

New Year’s Eve is a time of reflection, joy, and celebration. For many, plans include spending time with loved ones with a focus on fun and entertainment. If you are struggling with what to do this year, or if you are looking for a change of your usual tradition, here are some suggestions to ring […]

Personal Improvement

6 ways your food affects your mood

By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | December 23, 2013

We all know the positive benefits of a healthy diet. Eating right gives you more energy, can improve the way you look, and is good for your heart, digestion, and muscles. What many people don’t realize, however, is that eating well can also improve your mood! The food we eat triggers chemical and physiological changes […]

Personal Improvement

Finding Work-Life Balance – Is it Really Possible?

By: Other | September 18, 2013

Written by Francine Martinez, Ph.D. “A time for everything: A time to relax and a time to be busy, a time to frolic and a time to labor, a time to receive and a time to give, a time to begin and a time to finish.” –Unknown Author School is back in session, summer vacation is […]

Personal Improvement

Boosting Your Mental Strength for Maximum Performance

By: Other | August 14, 2013

Written by Fabiola Figueroa, Ph.D. Imagine it’s the World Cup Soccer series. And this is the match in which the World Cup champion is determined. The teams are tied 1-1. The game goes into overtime with two 15-minute periods. The teams alternate in scoring goals. Whoever scores the first goal is identified as the World […]

Personal Improvement

Stress Free Tax Day

By: Other | April 9, 2013

Written by Fabiola Figueroa, Ph.D. It’s that time of year again. Uncle Sam has arrived. As April 15th approaches, many individuals feel an increase in stress about the uncertainty of the outcome of their taxes. Historically, money has been a national concern. According to the American Psychological Association (2009), 80% of Americans perceive the current […]

Personal Improvement, Stress

How to Establish Healthy Boundaries

By: Other | April 2, 2013

Written by Rebecca Zygar Most of us generally like to help others. This might include offering assistance or being accommodating to the needs of others. But, there are occasions when what we think is helping someone, may actually be hurting them. Sometimes the nicest act we can do for another person is to set and […]

Personal Improvement, Relationships