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Revamp Traditions: Steps for a Calmer Christmas choices decision making gratitude

 

Last year our growing family started a new tradition--Thanksmas. 

We all met at an airbnb for one long weekend, between Thanksgiving and Christmas.  We enjoyed our traditional Thanksgiving meal (the cooked ham and turkey now come from the big box warehouse), played card games and...

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Juggle Life Like a Pro: Prioritizing for Success & Peace of Mind children decision making resilience self-care


Navigating the dynamic, fast-paced world of our time can often feel like juggling many hats at once.

If your goal is to achieve life balance, understanding how to prioritize responsibilities can make your journey smoother.

Let's uncover the secret to accomplishing more and reducing stress by...

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How to Win When All Your Choices Seem to Lose: A Guide to Thriving in Uncertainty adversity choices decision making

 

Imagine, for a moment, you're standing at the edge of a dense forest. The path ahead is uncharted, riddled with unknowns.

You’re uncertain about the path that will take you through to the other side, towards your goals. 

Each option seems equally unappealing, filled with...

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3 Crucial Things In Your Control When Unexpected Hardship Hits adversity choices decision making resilience

When Adversity Blindsides You

Have you ever found yourself going through life content and then all of a sudden you receive bad news which makes you feel like the rug of life has been pulled out from underneath you?

Maybe the bad news was the loss of a loved one or a critical health diagnosis or...

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Escaping Reality: Destructive Behavior Isn't The Answer To Emptiness adversity choices decision making pain vs suffering positive growth

Escaping Reality

Escaping reality is a quick and easy way of avoiding a problem or making difficult decisions that one doesn't want to deal with. 

Escapism can also be a dependency on something that helps to avoid one's pain and brings temporary pleasure. When the pleasure wears off, the...

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The #1 Secret to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone and Enjoy Growth choices decision making overthinking positive growth

Why Your Comfort Zone is so Comfortable

Growing up as an identical twin was fun. I had my best friend with me all the time, even when we started elementary school. I never had to go to a new place or be around new people by myself. My best friend and giggle buddy was with me all the time. Life...

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Identifying Your Core Values Lead to Healthy Boundaries and Well-Being choices decision making positive growth resilience

Being Young and Dumb About Core Values

When I was in my early thirties, I realized the value of going back to college and finishing the last year of my accounting classes so I could get a better job. After completing my accounting degree (with honors I might add), what I should have been focusing...

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Feeling Stuck In Life? You Always Have Choices choices critical thinking decision making positive growth

COVID-19: The Houseguest That Won't Leave

Life can throw us many curve balls. For instance, COVID has been that annoying houseguest that has taken over our lives and doesn't want to leave.

COVID has disrupted our lives by causing isolation, loss of jobs and businesses, loss of our loved ones,...

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4 Reasons Why Critical Thinking Leads to Better Decisions adversity children choices critical thinking decision making problem solving resilience

What is Critical Thinking?

Critical thinking is logical reasoning. It takes emotion out of a situation and analyzes and evaluates known facts. In problem solving, this is a vital skill used to make informed decisions over impulsive reactions. 

Developing reasoning skills is not...

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