Martha Beck

The Oprah Winfrey Show | January 15, 2006

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Dr. Martha Beck is the woman with the blueprint to stress-free living. She has her Ph.D. from Harvard, is a mother of three and works as a Life Coach. "She's one of the smartest women I know," says Oprah.

Beck on Knowing Yourself

Trouble ending one task and moving to the next? Discover the "art of the dismount."
The cure for self-consciousness
Whether it's a small snafu or a major crisis—don't just stand there, freak out!
How to achieve lasting thinner peace
Are you of two minds about everything? Hop off the fence!
Yes, it was awful—now please shut up. The perils of self-pity.
What's guaranteed to get you love, admiration and a friendly response at the coffee shop? Martha Beck on self-appreciation.
Avoid avoidance, and learn the meaning of 'good grief.'
Discover your unique style of action and be wildly successful.
Go through life expecting the very best.
Feeling older or younger than your years? Soar above time!
Wish life could be controlled as easily as your TiVo? It can. Grab the remote!
Constantly comparing yourself to others will drive you bananas—beat the need to compete
Do you need a push to be more outgoing-or to be alone without going crazy?
When loved ones can't let go of the old you. What to do.
Do you like how you look? Five steps to lasting beauty.
How to deal with the difficult issues. What are you hiding from? Take this quiz.
Feeling lonely? Dealing with that awful ache-whether it's chronic or a seasonal twinge.
Whether you're in charge of kids, a cleaning lady or a staff of thousands, you're the boss. What's it like to work for you?
Are you looking forward to the holiday season ahead? With shivers of anticipation? Or just shivers? How to save yourself.
Are you screaming on the inside? How to deal with your impotent rage.
The rewarding road to contrition. Why you need to apologize.
How to think your way free—the power of changing your mind. Take this quiz!
My friend is lazy, willful, and self-absorbed. Wait—could that actually be me I'm talking about? What you can learn about yourself from the funny little phenomenon called projection.

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5 Strategies for Surviving Family Gatherings

Like it or not, to grandmother's house we go! Martha Beck has some sanity-saving strategies to pull you through not-so-silent nights and days with the family.