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How to Be Flexible

How flexible are you? For me, it depends – on my mood, how much fear or resistance I have about something, how attached I am to a particular outcome, and various other factors. However, as I reflect upon it, I realize that the situations, relationships, and experiences that cause me the greatest stress and frustration, […]

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Be flexible. It’s like having a secret superpower.

How flexible are you? For me, it depends – on my mood, how much fear or resistance I have about something, how attached I am to a particular outcome, and various other factors. However, as I reflect upon it, I realize that the situations, relationships, and experiences that cause me the greatest stress and frustration, […]

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Worry Never Works

Many of us spend a lot of time worrying. About bills, relationships, health, finances, work, the state of the world, and more.  Although this is completely understandable, especially these days, and it’s something I find myself struggling with at times in pretty significant ways…I’ve learned throughout my life that worry never works. Worrying is actually […]

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Appearance vs. Substance

What does the saying, “Appearance versus substance,” mean to you? Here’s a statement I’ve heard many times… “It’s better to look good than feel good.” I understand this sentiment and have felt it myself. However, as I think about this and the implications for our lives and our culture, I’m deeply disturbed by this notice. […]

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Why Do We Struggle to Apologize Authentically?

When you apologize, do you apologize authentically? Apologizing can be a tricky thing.  As essential and important as I know apologizing is to creating peace, reconciliation, trust, and connection in my relationships, sometimes I don’t want to do it or I do so in a completely inauthentic and manipulative way. Recently, this has been in […]

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Why Do We Judge Others?

How often do you judge others? Most of us can be quite judgmental, whether or not we admit it. I’ve been aware of my own judgmental tendency for much of my life. While it does seem to ebb and flow based on my own level of confidence, inner peace, and fulfillment, I’ve noticed that it […]

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How to Get Honest Feedback

How do you react when you get feedback? If you’re anything like me, you may both love and hate it at the same time. And while most of us want to receive helpful, honest feedback, at the same time, we’re often scared about what people might say – especially if it could hurt our feelings, […]

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Asking For Help

How do you feel about asking people for help? Many people, myself included, find it challenging, especially at certain times and in specific situations. When I’m feeling stressed or pressured, I try to do everything myself  – either because I feel insecure about asking for support or because I self-righteously think that I’m the only […]

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Facing Challenges – How Do You Respond?

Are you facing challenges in your life or your business right now? We all face challenges from time to time, whether they’re related to work, money, family, health, or anything in between. Challenges are difficult because they often require overcoming obstacles, moving through our perceived limits, and navigating uncertainties. Because of this, they are also […]

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How to Stop Worrying

Has anyone ever told you to stop worrying?  I don’t know about you, but this feedback, while understandable and often accurate, often irritates me and doesn’t usually inspire me to stop worrying. Whether you’re a business owner, a leader of a team, an employee rushing for a deadline, a parent taking care of kids, or […]

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