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Non-Perfectionism: Is it Right for You?
Perfectionism is like fire; helpful if contained and directed, dangerous if allowed to run amuck. Wikipedia defines perfectionism as a personality trait characterized by 1)…
March 28, 2017
Coaching v. Micromanaging
Coaching: “Directing, instructing, and training to achieve some goal or develop specific skills.” Micromanaging: “Supervision with excessive/obsessive control or attention on details.” No leader, no…
March 23, 2017
What is Your Relationship Belief System?
People have many belief systems about relationships that powerfully affect the quality and length of their relationships. Interestingly, many of these beliefs are not consciously…
March 14, 2017
Don’t Believe Everything You Think
Our own minds can lead us astray; we humans are subject to numerous logical fallacies, the most common of which is “confirmation bias” in which…
February 28, 2017
Happy Just Because
Novel Idea: You don’t NEED a REASON to be happy, you can choose to be “Happy Just Because”… you WANT to be happy. Yeah, I…
February 21, 2017
“The Upward Spiral”
We all have gotten in a downward spiral; fears and worries and a bad event or two can knock us off course and it is…
February 7, 2017
Choices, Choices: Productivity or Postponed Pleasure?
I tend to wake early, in the predawn hours of the morn, a habit left over from my paper route days as a kid. What…
January 24, 2017
Small, Smart, Slow
What is your desired weight? Below are some easy, common sense (but not common practice?) tips on how to get there. Eat Small: Portion Control…
January 19, 2017
Negative Reciprocation
Negative reciprocation is sending back the hurt received. It may be active-aggressive: raised voices, hurtful remarks, digging up past sins, angry accusations not fully meant,…
January 17, 2017
Do You Suffer From Atelophobia?
Atelophobia is the fear of imperfection, the fear of never being good enough and is kin to perfectionism, the obsessive compulsive striving to achieve impossible…
January 12, 2017
Three Popular but Futile Strategies
We all have unresolved issues we KNOW we should deal with: procrastination, anger management, personal or professional growth challenges, family matters. Be wary of falling…
December 27, 2016
Can Empathy Be Dysfunctional?
Yes, empathy can be dysfunctional IF we do not fully understand the emotion AND if we do not distinguish between Emotional Empathy and Cognitive Empathy.…
December 7, 2016
Working Smart is Harder than Working Hard
Standing outside ourselves, seeing ourselves as others see us AND coming to fully understand the lens through which we see the world is a learned…
November 29, 2016
Never Give Up on Your Dreams… is STUPID Advice!
Hey! I’m into motivation, positivity, optimism, inspirational quotes, and thinking BIG! I also am into self-awareness, being open to feedback, staying flexible, plus learning, evolving,…
November 24, 2016
Five Ways Successful People Are Different
They Have a Plan: Most folks put more effort into planning their vacations than they do their lives. Successful people realize the importance of having…
November 17, 2016
Nine Powerful Habits of Successful People
1) Raise Your EQ: Emotional Intelligence: How well do you understand and manage your emotions and how good are you at understanding others? Can you…
November 3, 2016
“Lo Barato Sale Caro” aka Thrift v. Cheap
Lo Barato Sale Caro is a Spanish saying which translates as “That Which is Cheap Comes Out Expensive.” Now I’m a thrifty guy, raised to…
October 18, 2016
Learning to be Big and Small at the Same Time
Ah, the Challenge of Balance! I am a Main Street American Entrepreneur. That means I take risks, put myself out there, advance (sometimes boldly, sometimes…
September 27, 2016
How Healthy is Your Thought Life?
Thoughts are but the seeds of future emotions from which in turn flow actions and thus destiny, its eventual fruit. If you wish a happy,…
September 13, 2016
Sensational Not Same As Significant
Dramatic events catch our attention but dramatic and important are not necessarily the same. The wise know that to do the most good possible, we…
September 8, 2016
It’s Not Really about Time, It’s About Priorities, Organization, and Energy
“I don’t have the time! I’d do it if I had enough time!” That is the internal lament, the theme song of those with full…
August 23, 2016
Six Mistakes Unhappy People Make
#1 Give power away to their Inner Critic: Your inner critic knows your weak spots and vulnerabilities and often attempts to pass its toxic sabotage…
August 4, 2016
5 Powerful Ways to Protect Yourself From Negative Energy
1. Respond without Reacting: When you react, you are giving away your power, letting others or the situation control you. When you create a space…
July 19, 2016
What You Say v. What I Hear
What we intend to convey and what others hear are often two very different realities. “You are yelling at me!” v. “Your voice is elevated.”…
July 7, 2016
The Freedom of Frugality
Frugality is being thrifty, prudent or economical; avoiding waste. Frugality includes the resourceful use of already owned possessions, often in pursuit of a deeper or longer term goal. Or…
June 2, 2016
Seven Things Happy People Do NOT Do
1. Participate in Drama: Release and walk away. Never give energy to drama; what others do is their karma, how you react is yours! 2.…
May 31, 2016