I do believe in setting goals. They help guide you to achieving what you’d like. Having them can keep you focused. But too often we make the end results the only thing that matters. That limits your pleasure and discounts what happens on the path to reaching them. Every little thing you do on the…

No matter what you do, it seems like there’s always someone ready to find fault. Whether it’s a colleague, parent, friend, romantic partner, neighbor or boss, it’s not unusual to experience someone who thinks you could have: •    Done it better •    Been smarter about your decisions •    Worn something more appropriate •    Worked harder…

One of my neighbors left the store when I did. I was in a bit of a hurry to get home but didn’t want to seem rude so I walked along with her since it was a short distance. We were in between 2 streets when the traffic light changed for the avenue we had…

Often we fight with someone and get our way but it damages the relationship. I’ve always lived by “Choose your battles.” Sometimes it can be hard to determine which battles aren’t worth it. That’s why I’m delighted to have Noelle C. Nelson, Ph.D. as my guest today. She is a relationship expert, popular speaker in…

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