The distinction between goals & habits can help us better structure how we work toward our accomplishments. Goals tend to be broken down into a series of specific, actionable steps that, when completed, so is the goal. A habit, on the other hand, is something we do so frequently it […]
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Thought spirals usually start with one problem or negative thought that’s relatively tame, but that brief moment of uncertainty opens the doorway for more thoughts. It can be difficult to pull yourself out of the negativity when you’re at the bottom of a spiral, but a few things can help. […]
Happy Thoughts: January 27, 2021 at 01:05PM
Exciting news! My book is now available for pre-order on Amazon in paperback and Kindle versions. For a limited time, the e-book is $0.99 so don’t miss out on that! Link is in the bio 🙂 Here’s a little bit about why I wrote “Mindscaping”: Most people haphazardly chase happiness, […]
Happy Thoughts: January 21, 2021 at 03:15PM
While there can be legitimate excuses for not getting something done, saying we tried is often used as a first-line cop-out to avoid work we should have already done. Trying in most circumstances isn’t enough. We need to be realistic and honest with ourselves about how much effort we are […]
Happy Thoughts: January 20, 2021 at 12:56PM
Being comfortable is never a bad thing, but if what we’re doing with our lives doesn’t align with what we want to do, then it’s time to reflect. If there’s something you want to accomplish, like starting your own business, for example, but you’re still doing a job you don’t […]
Happy Thoughts: January 15, 2021 at 11:48AM
Struggling with motivation is very common, especially now with many of us working from home. Feeling unmotivated and procrastinating can be challenging to deal with, but the more you follow these tips, the easier it gets over time. The first and most important part of being motivated is recognizing why […]
Happy Thoughts: January 13, 2021 at 10:47AM
Perfectionism is produced by the inherent tension of wanting our work to be at its best quality. It can bring on a lot of stress and make us feel like we can never get anything done. Here are five tips to overcome perfectionism: 1- Explore trade-offs between effort and results. […]
Happy Thoughts: January 08, 2021 at 01:00PM
Learning to have better conversations can help us build more confidence to go out and meet new people. One of the most common conversation struggles is actually keeping the conversation going without long awkward pauses. Asking questions is a great tool to keep a conversation going a bit longer. Once […]
Happy Thoughts: January 06, 2021 at 12:43PM
For many, releasing and expressing negative thoughts can remove their power. Writing, creating art, or talking to someone who can listen is a great way to release our thoughts. Although this might not work for everyone as it can amplify negative thoughts for some, the point is to not avoid […]
Happy Thoughts: January 03, 2021 at 12:42PM
Being alone can be a challenge for many of us. When we’re with others, we have a nearly constant source of stimulation which helps us not be so caught up in our thoughts. This is why when we’re alone and stuck in our own heads, our most common response is […]