Have you ever received a present wrapped up in shopping bag paper and taped together with duct tape? I have. It came in the form of marriage, which appeared to be fantastic on the surface but became a disaster over time. It turned out to be the best gift I […]
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People are paid millions of dollars to perform for others. It can be in sports, music, or other entertainment. Onlookers do things like buy their T-shirts, jerseys, or memorabilia. It begs the question, why do we support others but do not believe we have the capability to do the things […]
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Our world is full of unlimited possibilities, but with the wrong mindset, it is also full of unlimited probabilities that allow us to place limits on ourselves. A challenging, tragic, or complex event brings negative probability thinking to the front of our minds. Some create a cognitive biased based on […]
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An extreme risk often complicates true reward. This is a big reason why many do not venture down this path. There is a difference, though, between calculated risk and gambling. A calculated risk is not a sure thing by any means, but it is addressed through planning, study, and confidence […]
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You agree with yourself to get out of the matrix (rat race) and become what you feel you are meant to be. This agreement becomes taxing. Mentally, you must balance your day-to-day life while still maintaining your dream. You are constantly stressing issues that are related to finances, home obligations, […]
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People feel depressed and anxious because they cannot keep up with today’s status quo. A Pew Research article by Patrick Van Kessel discussed a poll taken by the center. He stated, “Most Americans are at least somewhat happy with their lives, but some have grappled with issues like loneliness and […]
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This is not to say be full of delight and dance with joy because of hardships. It is to say that you have two alternatives. One, you must understand that challenges will befall everyone because there are no trouble-free days. Still, that trouble and those hardship experience mean that life […]
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It sounds crazy, but you have this ability. It comes down to your desire to do it. Grief is manifested through emotion, and emotions are energy that comes from our brains. The Amygdala region of our brain is responsible for driving emotions. If you have ever seen the Pixar cartoon Inside […]
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When faced with a challenge or a difficult period, people want to run to their comfort zone for safety’s sake. That perceived security gives a “temporary” feel-good that allows the feelings of safety to fool the person seeking its luxury. The problem is that some do not want to leave […]
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How in the world can you see any upside to grief? The answer is simple. You don’t. You just must acknowledge that the grief you are encountering exists, and then you must choose to use it or allow it to use you. Choice two is easy because it’s the one […]
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