Tag: GIVING YOURSELF PERMISSION
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CHOOSING EXPERIENCES INSTEAD OF THINGS
The happiness facts are in: The Declaration of Independence declares “unalienable rights” of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama reminds listeners that “the purpose of our life is to be happy.” Notable psychologists such as Harvard professor Daniel Gilbert and Cornell’s Dr. Thomas Gilovich have proven with statistical studies that in order to find greater happiness,…
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GET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY
“Practice kindness whenever possible; it is always possible.”—Dalai Lama Do you find yourself spending time looking in the mirror picking at your flaws? Have you criticized the way your clothing fits, the way a patch of skin hangs, or the way a spot on your face crinkles when you smile? We are truly our own…
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GET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY
“Anything’s possible if you’ve got enough nerve.”—J.K. Rowling How can we decide to make a change? Opening ourselves to travel and risk is a bold act. I know. I’ve been there. As a kid, I was the sleep-away camper who proudly proclaimed, “I don’t like change.” Each session, counselors would shift and each year unit…
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GET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY
Merriam-Webster’s definition of fear is “to be afraid, or apprehensive.” At one time or another, we’ve all experienced some sort of fear. Perhaps you were a little nervous the first time you spoke in public. Perhaps you felt anxiety the minute the doctor revealed the result of the pregnancy test. Whether it was your first…
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GET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY!
Do you scroll through Pinterest to fortify your travel lust? Do you find you’ve got a case of FOMO (fear of missing out) when you scroll through social media? Do you wish it were possible to find time amidst the minutiae of the everyday to do what you really want to do? We’re all busy. Today, it…