by Dr. Veronica | Feb 6, 2021 | Mental Health
Most of us have that one person we can always count on. You call them up when you’re nervous about a job interview, frustrated with a family member, or even grieving the loss of a loved one. They always seem to know the right thing to say to make you feel a...
by Dr. Veronica | Feb 1, 2021 | Weight Management and Nutrition
Imagine spending more than $100 for a fitness band and then finding out you’re gaining weight. Some people love these activity trackers, but others struggle to figure them out. Learn how to use your fitness band to reach your weight loss goals and enhance your...
by Dr. Veronica | Jan 30, 2021 | ARTICLES, Uncategorized
Humans really rely on feedback loops to reinforce behaviors. A feedback loop is a type of behavioral feedback that either results in repetition or avoidance of a behavior. A positive feedback loop is one in which the end product of the behavior causes more of that...
by Dr. Veronica | Jan 29, 2021 | ARTICLES, Blog posts
Image by janeb13 from Pixabay Habits are formed when we repeat a behavior daily after a trigger and ending with a reward. Habits are labeled as good when the behavior is beneficial to your physical or mental health. Forming good habits makes for a more productive and...
by Dr. Veronica | Jan 28, 2021 | ARTICLES, Blog posts
Photo by cottonbro from Pexels A habit loop is described as a neurological loop that consists of three components; the trigger, the behavior and the reward. In this case, the reward refers to whether the brain decides the behavior is worth remembering and repeating....