Don’t Believe Everything You Think
October 12, 2018
What do you think, about how you think? How do you acknowledge but then ‘ignore’ unhelpful thoughts? I’d love to hear from you in the comments section. Keep it Real
Tag: psychological flexibilty
One of The Best Things I Have Done so far in 2018
January 16, 2018
Learning to accept my un-balanced self, un-wholeness, and un-togetherness was one of the best things that I have ever done. for more about how “Trying to Get Your Life Together Will Just Make You More Stuck”, click on photo. Photo by Llima Orosa
How to Move From Adversity to Advantage
January 2, 2018
For article, “The 10 Commandments of an Emotionally Healthy Recovery,” click on photo.
How can Your “Yes, But’s” Serve You?
December 28, 2017
I began a recent article with a question, “You have one life to live. How much of your life do you spend thinking about your “Butts?” Our “Yes Buts” become excuses, a way taking the easy way out. The more often you “Yes, but…” the more you are giving yourself an excuse not to do … More How can Your “Yes, But’s” Serve You?
6 Workouts for Your Inner “Yes-Butter”
December 23, 2017
Learn to let go of your inner “Yes-Butter” and instead listen to your inner “Yes-Better” ___ Your mind is very good at being a “Yes-Butter.” You can tell that your mind is Yes-Butting when it judges you, disputes and constantly reminds you of your shortcomings, failures and various “issues.” We began yesterday’s post with a … More 6 Workouts for Your Inner “Yes-Butter”
The More You Fight, The More The Fight Will Fight With You
December 19, 2017
Fight, flee or freeze? Survival depends on making the right choice. Sometimes our minds get it wrong and our fight ends up locking us into behaviors that fight against us. Fighting for freedom can sometimes become a fight with freedom. I have learned that as I dropped the gloves, I won my life back. The … More The More You Fight, The More The Fight Will Fight With You
Your Words, Not Your Income or Your Body Fat Percentage are the Key to Happiness
December 16, 2017
For article, “The Words You Use to Describe Your Life May Be Making You Unhappy” click on the photo.
Recovery is About What You Do With the Rest of Your Life
December 10, 2017
For article, “The 10 Commandments of an Emotionally Healthy Recovery,” click on photo.
Are Your Words Getting in Your Way?
December 8, 2017
Scientists estimate that you think 70,000 thoughts each day. No wonder why you feel tired! 70,000 thoughts, yet all that I can get out of my 17 year old is that his day was “fine.” It takes 15 minutes of work to get one word. Getting to the other 69,999 might just drive me nuts… … More Are Your Words Getting in Your Way?
An Open Door to Sadness is an Open Door to Life
December 7, 2017
I learned that if I didn’t open up and feel my sadness, I wouldn’t be able to feel anything. Acceptance helped me to find my way out of depression and to find a life that I wanted to live. What if an open door to sadness is an open door to life? Going through depression … More An Open Door to Sadness is an Open Door to Life
Getting High on Recovery 