Behavior Change Strategies

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noun a period of abstinence from alcohol typically observed during the month of January

  • Many people participate in Dry January as a way to start the new year off on a healthy note.
  • I'm thinking of doing Dry January this year to give my liver a break.
  • I'm going to be a Dry January warrior and stay away from alcohol for the whole month.
  • Embarking on Dry January is like hitting the reset button on your drinking habits.

noun a branch of psychology that focuses on behavior and cognition, emphasizing the importance of actions and values in shaping behavior

  • Act psychology is a branch of psychology that focuses on acceptance and commitment therapy.
  • I've been reading up on act psychology and it's really interesting stuff.
  • Act psychology is all about embracing your thoughts and feelings, man.
  • In the realm of act psychology, learning to let go of negative thoughts is like shedding a heavy burden.