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Thank you very much for this suggestion! My son has been struggling in Spanish. I think I will just start with the "word of the day", and try to insert in conversation as much as possible, and then build from there. Thanx again for the idea.

Thank you very much for posting this. I have recently become very interested in cognitive behavioral therapy as a way to cope with stress. I will definitely check out the books you mention.

Congratulations! You should feel so proud of yourself. Please know, we will all be rooting for your continued success. Have you tried any relaxation or meditation techniques to help you deal with stress. This can be very useful in avoiding relapse. Still, well done! I wish you continued success.

I sometimes feel the same way. That the need to always be perfect sometimes keeps me from making progress on my goals. The following is a quote from an article that I recently read: "The pressure we put on ourselves to do everything perfectly can be suffocating. But, if you shift your mindset...

Right now, I wake up and take a jog first in the morning. It's perfect for giving me energy for the rest of the day and helping me clear my mind. I also try to check my planner first thing before I go to be and first thing in the morning to make sure I'm not forgetting anything important for the...

I've never been much into counting steps. I hear a lot of other people talk about it, and if it works for you, then great! For me, just saying I'm going to walk for a half hour or get on the treadmill for a half hour seems to work for me. I feel energized and like I'm achieving something. I...

Well, these seem like awfully simple words, but they come from the inspiring story of Pat Gallant-Charette, the oldest woman to swim the English Channel. I was listening to her story a few days ago on NPR radio and felt very inspired. You can read more about her story here...

So much to learn, so little time! I often struggle with this as I am trying to constantly improve my language skills. The main difficulty is developing consistent study habits. Unfortunately, life keeps seeming to get in the way. How I wish Youtube were available when I first started studying...

I think one of my biggest obstacles to achieving a balanced life is my difficulty in learning to say "no." At times, this inability has left me feeling overwhelmed and overextended. I'm getting a little better at saying "no," but I still feel obligated to accommodate everyone's wishes. Does...

It's awesome that you are going to China. I'm kind of old school, but when I was abroad, I simply carried around a notebook, and whenever new vocabulary popped up, I would write it down. Simple, but effective. If you remember the context or the sentence that heard the phrase in, make sure you...

Each case of alcohol abuse is unique and should receive individualized treatment. One key issue is whether the person has acknowledged that there is a substance abuse issue and is willing to seek treatment. If so, depending on the severity of the alcohol disorder and the person's individual...