Patricia Lynn Belkowitz, M.Msc., C.Ht., EFT

Flip Your Switch

Do you know what a switchword is? The term was introduced by Sigmund Freud in 1905, but it wasn’t until 1963 that Chicago-based ad man, James T Mangan, devised the first list of switchwords. These “magic” words were published in his book, The Secret of Perfect...

Five Ways to Trick Your Willpower

  We all need to engage our willpower if we want to get anything done. Willpower is a function of your conscious mind, along with logic, reasoning and awareness. Together these qualities comprise a whopping 12% of your mind. The other 88% is your subconscious...

Your Mind’s Medicine Cabinet

  Are you aware of the happy chemicals that live in your body? Did you know that you produce your own medicine? And you can write your own prescription! Dopamine, Serotonin, Oxytocin, and Endorphins are responsible for your feelings of happiness. Many things can...

Give Thanks. Sleep Better.

The official celebration of gratitude that we call Thanksgiving is now upon us. As a society and a nation, we must believe gratitude to be very, very important. It is SO important that we proclaim a day just for the purpose of giving thanks. We set aside an entire day...

Is Happiness the Opposite of Success?

  The conventional idea of success has many factors. Is it wealth and material status symbols like a big house and a fancy car? Is it experiences of traveling the world? Is it long-term relationships and a sense of belonging? Is it a prominent career? Does it...