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I’m Maryanne Thiga, a Behavior Analyst, Consultant, and Coach helping families and individuals thrive with tailored support in behavior management, neurodiversity, parenting, and productivity.

03/07/2026

Stop chasing motivation.�Start engineering behavior.
Pair it. Shrink it. Reinforce it.�Repeat.
— Zuri Behavioural Therapy

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03/05/2026

Excessive phone use isn’t necessarily addiction — it’s often your brain seeking stimulation and immediate reward.

Research shows that people frequently use their phones impulsively, choosing smaller-sooner reinforcers (like checking notifications) over larger-later ones (like focused work).

Instead of trying to ‘just stop’ phone use, try offering your brain alternative sources of stimulation. Listening to music, using fidget tools, or moving your body can effectively outcompete the urge to scroll.

By providing your brain with what it needs in a different way, you reduce reliance on the phone without harsh self-judgment. Remember, it’s about changing behavior — not blaming yourself.
— Zuri Behavioural Therapy

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03/03/2026

Exercise starts with tiny steps—like putting on workout clothes or moving for one song. Little actions add up to big progress.
— Zuri Behavioural Therapy
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03/02/2026

Is walking your coping skill?”�My brain: yes.�My flat feet: absolutely not.
Because FLAT FEET + WRONG SHOES = PAIN.�Pain = aversive.�Aversive = avoidance.�Avoidance = me bonding with nature… from a seated position. 🌿

Drop your best shoe/foot hacks below before I retire from walking forever.
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02/27/2026

Forgetting isn’t failure—it’s a missing cue. Behavior change happens when you link new actions to existing habits through clear, reliable cues. Build environmental prompts and stack behaviors to improve follow-through, not just rely on memory.
— Zuri Behavioural Therapy

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02/26/2026

Breaking the cycle of nail biting/nail picking isn't just about willpower; it's about understanding the root cause. Identify your triggers, replace the habit with healthier behaviors, and celebrate each small victory along the way. Progress takes time, but with awareness and effort, change is possible!

— Zuri Behavioural Therapy
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02/24/2026

If you're like this guy, try this hack next time so you don't forget. — Zuri Behavioural Therapy

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02/23/2026

Stress eating is often maintained by automatic reinforcement—sensory or emotional regulation—not a lack of willpower.
Behavior analysis teaches us to:�• Identify the function behind the behavior (here, nervous system regulation)�• Modify antecedents by providing alternative sensory input (cold water, crunchy foods, deep pressure)�• Build a self-management toolbox with replacement behaviors and reinforce them�
If you still choose to snack, that’s okay! It’s part of learning and changing contingencies, not failure.
— Zuri Behavioural Therapy

02/21/2026

Self-criticism rarely leads to change—shame shuts us down, but curiosity opens the door to growth. When you notice harsh self-talk, try asking, “What do I need right now?” instead of “What’s wrong with me?” This shift supports self-management by creating safety and kindness toward yourself. Behavior change is easier when you start from a place of curiosity, not judgment.

— Zuri Behavioural Therapy

02/20/2026

Snack cravings come from hunger.
Regular meals help.
�Pair healthy snacks with fun activities so you want to choose better.

— Zuri Behavioural Therapy
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02/18/2026

Make screen time a reward, not an immediate option.�Delaying it increases its value and calms demanding behavior.
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02/17/2026

Procrastination stops when you break tasks into tiny pieces and reward progress.�Momentum starts with the first small step.
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