by CJ McClanahan | Jun 15, 2023 | Blog
We’ve been wired from an early age to believe that the only way to feel “successful” is through constant achievement and recognition. This approach leads to the belief that stopping to be grateful is a waste of time when there’s so much left to...
by CJ McClanahan | Jun 8, 2023 | Blog
There are times when it’s OK to respond out of fear. For example, if you’re being chased by a grizzly bear, it’s completely appropriate to run fearing for your life. However, today, most of our fears involve worries about the future that are unlikely to...
by CJ McClanahan | Jun 1, 2023 | Blog
At some point this week, you’ll run into a problem. (Or, if you’re having a week like mine, it might be lots of problems.) When the issue bubbles up, the overachiever in you screams – “Get to work! We’ve got to fix this immediately.” Our knee jerk reaction to a...
by CJ McClanahan | May 18, 2023 | Blog
Could it be that we’re not a society of crazies, after all? People hold the door for me all the time. For a while, I thought that it was because I looked like a celebrity. However, the more I watch others, it’s clear that we are a society of “door-holders”. And...
by CJ McClanahan | May 11, 2023 | Blog
Though uncomfortable, “no” could be one of your best tools for a peaceful life. Many years ago, I scheduled a meeting with one of my mentors to ask an important favor. After a few pleasantries, I laid out the case for my appeal telling him that I didn’t...