When we live by our values, things seem "right." If we are not living by the values that we set for ourselves, the consequence is guilt, depression, …
How Judgmental Are You?
Are you aware of your judgments? How about your use of the word, "should?" When you have thoughts that incorporate the word, "should," (or related …
My brain is out of alignment!
It's called cognitive dissonance. It's that uncomfortable sensation when we feel out of sync or out of place. Our bodies strive for homeostasis …
What If That Old Belief Is Bringing Me Down?
"The way things are," to take a quote from "Babe," embodies the concept that we accept as truth our early experiences (and conclusions drawn from …
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Tools to Help You Rewrite the Script
The thoughts in our heads may not be true. However, we accept them as the truth. If they are negative and hurtful, there is no reason to keep them …
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How Transparent Are You?
Here are some words. How do you think they play a role in our …
Don’t Make Someone Else’s Crazy About You
Boundaries are about where you end and other people begin. If this line is unclear to you, can you imagine the ambiguity and enmeshment that may creep …
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Daily Practice is Key
Are you still learning, growing, and discovering? If not, why not? What got in the way? Continue to make your self-improvement a priority. That …
What does “Be like Water” mean to you?
What does "Be like Water" mean to you? Before reading further, think about this image: What are the attributes of water? Why would you want to be …
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Letting Go of Old Things
I like the analogy of climbing a ladder -- you need to let go of one rung to reach for the next. This is true in life as well. The "letting go" can …