Is It Hard or Is It Uncomfortable?
Do you remember in gym class when you had to run the mile? For me, it was this big scary thing that we talked about in…
What’s Your Word?
At the end of 2016, I did one of those things on Facebook where you take a screenshot to get the word you would carry…
I Am Not a Mind Reader (and you probably aren’t either)
Twice this past week, I received the lesson that I am not a mind reader. I was beating myself up over what I THOUGHT others…
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Don’t Chicken Out on the High Dive
Last weekend, I took my kids to the pool in my home town. At this pool, there is a high dive and a low dive.…
Simple Advice to Get Through Feeling Overwhelmed
Recently, I made the mistake of looking up. I’d had my head down, focused on completing the tasks to move me closer to my goals.…
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Who Is the Most Powerful Person in Your Life?
I attended a yoga event last week that included a guided meditation. For anyone unfamiliar with this, the instructor speaks in a soft, soothing voice…
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A Little Tough Love…For Your Happiness
Are you happy? If not, why not? And why aren't you doing something about it? What's the payoff for staying unhappy? Do you like having…
A Detour Is Not a Stop Sign!
You know the song "Life is a Highway" and the inspirational words "life is about the journey not the destination." I'm going to throw another…
Handle the Comparison Trap With This One Question
"Comparison is the thief of joy." This quote by Theodore Roosevelt is one of my go-to reminders because I, probably like many of you, fall…
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Get Out of Your Own Way
I hesitate to post this book recommendation. Not because I'm unsure of its content and not because I didn't like the direct writing style. It's…
