Self-control is not easy to come by, requiring the long view over instant gratification and initially appearing harsh, unpleasant, and virtually impossible to employ.
Self-control Requires Practice
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | November 18, 2018
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | November 18, 2018
Self-control is not easy to come by, requiring the long view over instant gratification and initially appearing harsh, unpleasant, and virtually impossible to employ.
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | September 27, 2018
With perfectionism, there is no standing down, no acceptable periods of relaxation. Perfectionism is, therefore, both exhausting and unattainable.
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | July 26, 2017
In some abused children, this expression leads to an eating disorder. The child may begin to control body weight as a way to control at least one thing in their life.
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | March 22, 2017
If you are a pessimistic person, I want you to be able to proclaim it, to own up to it, and to accept it. Pessimists have what I refer to as a critical spirit. It refers to a person whose inner default mode is to be critical or negative.
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | November 17, 2016
One of the first bricks you need to remove is the one that hides the truth about your relationship with food from those who truly love you. They need to see what this has been doing to you.
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | July 28, 2016
In the past, you have spent a good deal of time focusing on how your body looks from the outside. Now it’s time to look at your body from the inside. What is happening to you on the inside affects how you look on the outside.
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | June 20, 2016
Everyone feels lousy sometimes. Everyone experiences days when they just don’t want to get out of bed, when they’d rather just roll over, pull the covers up over their head, and call in sick to their life. Depression is more than an occasional I-don’t-want-to-get-out-of-bed day. Depression is a condition marked by three characteristics: frequency, severity, …
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | May 30, 2016
The symptoms of stress can show up in unexpected ways. Consider the following questions and whether you’re experiencing any of the following signs of a stress-filled life: What is your current resting heart rate? Stress leaves you energized and may cause you to have difficulty relaxing, so your heart may have difficulty returning to a …
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | March 15, 2016
As human beings, we want to be in control of our own lives. This is a universal characteristic, whether people profess faith or not. Control is interpreted as freedom, while loss of control is interpreted as freedom, while loss of control is interpreted as slavery. The paradox is that we invite excessities into our lives …
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | January 29, 2016
“Bill is such a great guy!” Carly smiled and made some sort of neutral comment. It did absolutely no good to dispute the evidence of Bill’s obvious charm. He was engaging, witty, energetic, and charismatic. People liked him. She knew the feeling. When Carly first met Bill, she was overwhelmed by his outgoing nature. His …
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | December 30, 2015
It is important not only to eat healthy foods but to eat them in the proper proportion. As a unique individual, you have an amount of calories needed each day and a weight range that is healthy and right for you. I wholeheartedly encourage you to visit with your primary care physician or gynecologist, if …
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | August 19, 2015
Forgiving someone is never easy. It does not happen overnight; it is a process. Often it requires getting over the faulty beliefs and practices taught to you by the very people you are trying to forgive. Beware of the need to punish. In your anger, you may withhold the healing act of forgiveness as a …
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