People who seem certain make me nervous.

People who seem certain make me nervous.

Sometimes peace of mind only comes from admitting we’re uncertain. <> You know the type. It’s the person who’s 100% convinced that their opinion about a topic (faith, business, politics, etc.) is absolute and is unable to see any other viewpoint. The older...
Grateful… And Not Fine

Grateful… And Not Fine

What if we allowed uncertainty and gratitude to coexist?  <> Sometimes it feels like I’m riding a giant pendulum, holding on for dear life as it swings wildly from side to side. At one end, I work hard to embrace the moment, enjoying its gifts and being grateful...
When Your Mind Leaves Today

When Your Mind Leaves Today

Overachievers tend to let their minds drift from the present moment. There’s a problem with that.  <> The human brain tends to drift out of the present.We’re convinced that pulling forward yesterday’s or tomorrow’s problems and analyzing them to...
In Positively Ruthless Pursuit

In Positively Ruthless Pursuit

What if you’re spending time fighting an emotion that won’t pass until it’s been fully felt? <> I like to think of myself as a relatively positive person. I do my best to see the glass as half full and look for the good in most situations. But it’s not easy....
Stuck in an endless repeat?

Stuck in an endless repeat?

It might be time to consider a “pattern interrupt”.  <> Recently, I had someone tell me that they were in a “rut”. They were working hard but struggling to generate any momentum or make any meaningful progress.  Every morning felt like Groundhog Day...
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