As noted in the last post, taking effective action is one of the keys to success in life, but how can we make sure that our actions are indeed effective? What makes one action more effective than another in helping us to achieve the…
“Diminishing language” leads you to feel like you are less than who you thought you were or hoped to be, whereas “enhancing language” leads you to feel like you are more than who you thought you were or hoped to be. This is true…
There appears to be a widespread belief in our culture which can be stated as, “you need to make someone feel bad first in order to motivate them to do better” (to paraphrase Dr. Jane Nelson in her book, Positive Discipline (2011)). This belief…
Reality is what is occurring in the present moment. When we think about or visualize the past or the future, we are in an imaginary space. This imaginary space can be a source of inspiration and creativity, but when we believe that the things…
If we tell ourselves that someone else, or life circumstances, is responsible for our feelings or can be blamed for our feelings, we are not telling ourselves the truth. The truth is that WE are responsible for our feelings. This answer probably does not…
