An amazing acupressure technique called EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) can take cravings away in minutes. Whether it is cigarettes, beer, donuts or chocolate, just touching or tapping a few energy points on the face and upper body allows the urge to disappear effortlessly.

Are you the kind of person that others call when they need advice? Do you pride yourself on your compassion and smarts when it comes to aiding others but can't seem to use your loving wisdom when it comes to your problems? Here is a simple game that will enable you to be your own best friend.

One of the most common aspects of procrastination is being late. People who procrastinate don't really understand the anguish others who are on the receiving end of their behavior go through. Do they ever change?

Most of us have heard the old saying, "If life gives you lemons, make lemonade." This sounds cute, but how many of us really do it? Plato said that the unexamined life is not worth living. It is another way of reminding us to keep making lemonade by learning to see each unfortunate event in our lives as an opportunity.

We all have Eskimos who come into our lives and show us the way. My definition of Eskimos is that they are strangers who come into our life and give us information or opportunities that lead us toward positive experiences or goals or change our life in unforeseen ways.

I should get my car washed. I should pay my bills. I should eat less. I shouldn't sleep so late on the weekend. Our lives are filled with shoulds. Shoulds keep us on the straight and narrow path to goodness. What are shoulds and where did they come from?

Shopping is a pastime that hooks us into spending more than we can afford. Malls are like giant theme parks that beckon us to make out dreams come true through purchasing things. Mall Therapy is a quick and enjoyable way to curb the unstoppable urge to spend.

Although we joke that when the going gets tough, the tough go shopping, shopaholics suffer from a serious psychological problem. Compulsive spending and debting can lead to bankruptcy and ruined lives. It's no laughing matter

Don't be afraid to shop around for a good match between you and your psychotherapist. No matter how well trained the therapist is, if you are not at ease with him or willing to talk about personal problems or feelings, you will be wasting your money.

Did you ever have a problem or emotion that was so upsetting you wanted to call your best friend because you needed a friendly ear? But what happens if no one answers? Don't get stuck with your feelings and misery. Use Narrative Tapping to get over it.