Behavioral Science/Psychology

Julia's master's degree is in behavioral science and she has been teaching university level classes for over ten years. Julia emphasizes the "positivism psychology" approach to all her classes. Behavioral modification is simple when practiced and the ability to choose positive thoughts, feelings and behaviors is empowering for the student and others. Julia's classes involve managing one's life in a positive and productive manner by learning time management, anger management, mediation, nutrition, exercise, meditation and more. Students from years past come to Julia and give excited examples of how the positive principles have empowered them. Some exercises are as follows:

• 4-Count Breathing: Inhale and mentally count to three; hold the inhalation for another mental count of three; exhale as you mentally count to three; hold the exhalation as you again mentally count to three. Repeat this process three times. The count of three represents the body, mind and spirit.
• Create affirmations containing all positive words. Address the subjects that bother you the most. Repeat the affirmations three times every morning and every evening. Example (if you are afraid of flying): "I enjoy flying. I feel safe when I fly."
•  Avoid all caffeine, sugar, carbonated drinks. Eat heavy meals in the morning and lighter meals at night. Drink organic milk to avoid hormone additives. Eat organically whenever possible.
• Simple walking reduces stress, promotes blood circulation and aids in restorative sleep.
• Meditation, sitting quietly for 15-30 minutes a day will be calming to the body, mind and spirit. Meditation has been clinically documented to reduce anxiety and stress.
• Smile and endorphins will increase, sending a message to your brain that you are happy  (whether you are or not).