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		<title>Ten Tips to Increase Intimacy</title>
		<link>http://www.ronforte.com/2012/02/ten-tips-to-increase-intimacy-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:48:28 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Relationships]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[10 tips]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Given the recent statistics about divorce and relationships, it would appear that being in a relationship involves a lot of hard work and effort. What ever happened to the happy Hollywood ending we all strive to reach? The fact is relationships do take a lot of hard work. These efforts however don&#8217;t have to be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why Trying to Find Happiness is Like Chasing Your Own Shadow</title>
		<link>http://www.ronforte.com/2010/10/why-trying-to-find-happiness-is-like-chasing-your-own-shadow/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2010 20:57:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Happiness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[3 good things]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gratitude]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gratitude journal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[increase happiness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[positive psychology interventions]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[self-help]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Did you ever notice how many books, self-help and even coaching programs are claiming to help you find and increase happiness. There is no doubt about it; happiness has become a lucrative business for those wanting to exploit it. The problem with most of these claims is that they simply don’t work. In fact, they [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The 80/20 Rule: Doing More by Investing Less Time and Effort</title>
		<link>http://www.ronforte.com/2010/08/the-8020-rule-doing-more-by-investing-less-time-and-effort/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ronforte.com/2010/08/the-8020-rule-doing-more-by-investing-less-time-and-effort/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 20:55:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Miscellaneous]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[80/20 rule]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pareto principle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[perfectionist]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ron forte]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[time management]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ronforte.com/?p=216</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Anyone who has ever worked in an office has observed the following types of behavior. On the one hand, you have the perfectionists that are scrambling for time to produce the perfect report or finish a task flawlessly. They always seem to be in a hurry, stressed and worried about being able to finish their [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Optimizing Your Work Experience</title>
		<link>http://www.ronforte.com/2010/08/optimizing-your-work-experience/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 21:50:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Miscellaneous]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flow]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[increased job satisfaction]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[productivity]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are not too many people I know that would argue in favour of work over leisure time in the pursuit of happiness and peak experiences. In fact, it is during our leisure time that we expect to immerse ourselves in activities we enjoy and feel like we are in the zone (or flow). Flow, [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>16</slash:comments>
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		<title>Breaking Free From an Addiction (Part Three): Dealing with Slips</title>
		<link>http://www.ronforte.com/2010/07/breaking-free-from-an-addiction-part-three-dealing-with-slips/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ronforte.com/2010/07/breaking-free-from-an-addiction-part-three-dealing-with-slips/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 02:59:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Miscellaneous]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[addiction]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bad habit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lapse]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[relapse]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[When we try to change a certain behavior that has become a bad habit or addiction, we usually go through a series of trial and error periods before we eventually find a way to successfully break free from whatever addiction we are trying to break. Of particular importance is how we define, view and deal [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Breaking Free From an Addiction (Part Two)</title>
		<link>http://www.ronforte.com/2010/07/breaking-free-from-an-addiction-part-two/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ronforte.com/2010/07/breaking-free-from-an-addiction-part-two/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:49:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[addiction]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[alcohol]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[breaking free]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[controlling thoughts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cravings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[drugs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gambling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[meditation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the hardest (and most recurring) obstacles to breaking free from an addiction is cravings. Learning how to successfully deal with cravings is an essential part of the Maintenance phase of the Transtheoretical Model of change. In this phase, we have implemented our plan to change our behaviour (action phase) and are enjoying continued [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Breaking Free From an Addiction (Part One)</title>
		<link>http://www.ronforte.com/2010/07/breaking-free-from-an-addiction-part-one/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ronforte.com/2010/07/breaking-free-from-an-addiction-part-one/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 18:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[addiction]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[behavioral change]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[breaking free]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[changing habit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social support]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ronforte.com/?p=199</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When you are trying to change a habit such as an addiction, there are many things to consider if you want to increase your chances of succeeding. The preparation stage, described in Prochaska’s Transtheoretical Model (TTM) of change, is essential to increasing your odds in favor of changing your undesirable behavior. It is at this [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Resources for Panic and Anxiety Disorders</title>
		<link>http://www.ronforte.com/2010/06/resources-for-panic-and-anxiety-disorders/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ronforte.com/2010/06/resources-for-panic-and-anxiety-disorders/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:19:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Emotions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[anxiety disorders]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[life coach referral]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mindfulness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[panic attacks]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[psychologist referral]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The last three blog entries I wrote about panic and anxiety have generated a lot of interest so I decided to write about additional resources available to panic and anxiety sufferers. It is not always easy to find relevant and credible information on these conditions so I hope this article will benefit those seeking more [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>15</slash:comments>
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		<title>How to Tame Anxiety and Panic Inducing Thoughts</title>
		<link>http://www.ronforte.com/2010/06/how-to-tame-anxiety-and-panic-inducing-thoughts/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ronforte.com/2010/06/how-to-tame-anxiety-and-panic-inducing-thoughts/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 19:16:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Emotions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[anxiety reducing thoughts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[controlling thoughts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[curiosity]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[panic attacks]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many symptoms associated with panic attacks and other anxiety disorders (shortness of breath, palpitations, dizziness, etc.). However, one of the scariest and more damaging is the thoughts that initiate and fuel the anxiety and/or fight or flight response. If we are able to control our thoughts, we are able to control, reduce, or [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>7</slash:comments>
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		<title>Anatomy of a Panic Attack</title>
		<link>http://www.ronforte.com/2010/06/anatomy-of-a-panic-attack/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ronforte.com/2010/06/anatomy-of-a-panic-attack/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Jun 2010 20:39:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Emotions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dizziness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fight or flight response]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hyperventilation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[panic attack]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[panic disorder]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have ever experienced a panic attack, there is no doubt in your mind how debilitating this condition could be. Luckily however, there are many ways to cope and rid yourself of this anxiety disorder. One of the first steps is to understand what exactly is going on with your physical symptoms. Once the [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>108</slash:comments>
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