by Jeff Clark, MD | Aug 25, 2020 | Ambivalence, Baby Steps, Goals, Learning Theory, Motivational Interviewing
Why is it so hard to change? Because we experience ambivalence and struggle to learn. Ambivalence means that we feel two ways. We have reasons to change and reasons to stay the same. And even when we feel perfectly motivated in one moment, a slight change can remind...
by Jeff Clark, MD | Aug 17, 2020 | Goals, Vision
Best-selling author Jim Collins famously coined the phrase “big, hairy, audacious goals.” Goals of this type are bold, important, and unexpected. They channel our vision; inspiring change in us and the people we serve. For example: instead of saying “I’m going to...
by Jeff Clark, MD | Aug 10, 2020 | Goals, Self-Disclosure, Vision
Last week I wrote about goals. I emphasized that even if you are skeptical about goal setting, you’ll be worse off if you choose the alternative: living life without any goals. Occasionally, people are ready to set goals without further thought. But most of the time,...
by Jeff Clark, MD | Aug 3, 2020 | Goals
One of the best ways to improve your mental health is to have meaningful, realistic goals. Good goals result in action. They are measurable, which means you’ll know if you did or didn’t complete them. But most of us suck at making and keeping goals. We create vague...
