Advice topic

Making Resolutions

10 archived articles

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What Is The Only Thing We Can Control In Life?

The only thing we truly have control over in life is our thoughts, actions, and reactions. This concept is deeply rooted in various philosophical and psychological traditions, emphasizing the importance of focusing on our internal processes rather than external circumstances that are beyond our control. Our Thoughts- While we may not be able to control […]

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How Do You Deal With Someone Who Thinks They Are Always Right?

Dealing with someone who believes they are always suitable can be challenging, especially in maintaining a constructive and respectful dialogue. Here are strategies to help navigate these situations effectively… Pick Your Battles- Not every disagreement needs to be addressed. Consider if the matter is significant enough to warrant a discussion or if it’s better to let […]

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Make Your 2018 Resolutions Stick. Address Your Self Awareness

What Is Your New Year Resolution? Give yourself the gift of self awareness. I’m usually a pretty healthy guy. I measure my caloric intake, exercise regularly and keep a pretty disciplined schedule. But I let loose last night (December 31, 2017). Now I didn’t over drink but I did eat things I don’t normally allow […]

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Why Your Resolutions Failed! Part 5. Discover Your Ideal Self

Have I discovered my ideal-self? What do I want for my life? Simple questions right? Wrong. I cannot begin to tell you how many people have expressed their disillusionment to the answer to these questions. Most people live incongruent with their “ideal self.” Many listen to a voice who told them you would make a […]

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Why Your Resolutions Failed! Part 4. Know What is Most Important

By now most of you have ditched your New Year’s Resolutions. At least, statistically this is true: 88% of all resolutions fail. The article referenced in this link gives you an out by blaming your brain on your inability to break habits. This may be true but we can take responsibility. But, if we ask how […]

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Why Your Resolutions Failed? Part 3. Look At Your Core Values!

One reason our resolutions fail is we continue to live inconsistently with our core values. Are you living consistently with your core values? Do you believe your usefulness determines your success? How are the answers to these two questions in harmony with one another? How are your core values determined? There are number of […]

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Part Two: Why Your Resolutions Failed? Do Some Inner Work!

Inner work works! My life coach clients can certainly attest to this. Recently I read Parker Palmer’s, Let Your Life Speak. This came as recommendation from Will Mancini and Dave Rhodes while attending Younique’s Personal Vision Journey. There is much I could say about this little book; however, my biggest takeaway can be found in […]

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Why Your New Year’s Resolutions Failed

Great news – 1 in 8 New Year’s Resolutions work out! The bad news: 88% of all resolutions end in failure. Most of us assume that self-control is largely a character issue, and that we would follow through on our New Year’s resolutions if only we had a bit more discipline. But this […]

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