There’s a song you’ll hear in the stores and on the radio every December – “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” sung by the crooner, Andy Williams. The lyrics talk about how the holiday season is filled with nothing but good cheer and fun parties. However, for many…
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Give Up These 5 Bad Habits and Improve Your Life
Typically, I write about great habits to adopt to improve your life. That’s because I like to encourage rather than discourage. But the older I get, the more I realize that some habits are just plain bad. They have no value. They ruin your life, health and relationships. And by…
How to Get Comfortable with Saying “No”
In our society, we are infatuated with the word “yes.” There are books that talk about the power of saying “yes.” People write about how your life could change for the better, if for one year, you just said “yes” to every request. That’s all nonsense. If you want to…
How to Stop Seeking Validation from Others
As children, we are taught to seek validation from others. And when we are small, that is a good thing! The adults in our lives are able to tell us when we are making good choices (Good job eating your green beans!), versus bad ones (Don’t touch the hot stove!). …
How to Be Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
There is no way to avoid occasionally being uncomfortable in life. Uncomfortable experiences happen to all of us, from time to time. For instance, conflict is uncomfortable. And so is change. Disappointment is uncomfortable, as well. But the key to being content in life isn’t to try to avoid those…