Here’s a sneaky way our ego hurts us: It’s impatient. Our identity likes to find quick fixes for our problems. Far from effective in the long-term, quick fixes often fail and leave you worse off than before. In fact, Fixes that Fail is the name of a general pattern, or archetype formally discussed in the […]
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When life gets hard, what are some things to consider if you are out there weathering the storm? The following are some ideas for staying agile and making the best of what life deals out. Think of these as mental tools or habits of thinking. If you practice them regularly, these concepts will be a
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Chronic stress is a killer. It seems that more and more medical research is connecting stress to a large spectrum of mental and physical disorders. An article from the Mayo Clinic summarizes it well by saying “Chronic stress can wreak havoc on your mind and body.” Stress can also cause you to biologically age faster
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We are defined by what we do. The things we do are called behaviors. Behaviors are not confined to actions that can be seen by others. Our behaviors also include our thoughts – rather how we think. A behavior repeated often and unconsciously becomes a habit. A collection of habits interact with one another to
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