I approve of me Say out loud, “I approve of me.” For most people this is going to bring up some resistance – reasons why not to approve of themselves. If that’s the case for you, here’s a great homework assignment: Get in front of a mirror and then gaze into your own eyes. Really […]
Discount or Celebrate
If you were to talk yourself out of something . . .
Gratitude isn’t just a good idea
Gratitude isn’t just a good idea I know. I know. We have all heard about gratitude a million times. But it is such a powerful force and we can activate it at any time. And, positive change is almost impossible without gratitude. When we are not grateful for what we already have, then we are […]
Upstream adjustments
Upstream adjustments A friend of mine has a sign on his refrigerator, “Abs are made in the kitchen”. That’s a great reminder to delay gratification and to support him in making the choices that are congruent with his health and fitness goals. There is also an upstream adjustment that can be made, “Abs are made […]
Cave Tubing Wisdom
Cave Tubing Wisdom We went cave tubing (floating on a river that runs underneath a mountain) in Belize. The crystal-clear water in this beautiful river comes from springs. So, day in and day out this river is full of water that just comes out of the ground. Somehow this got me thinking about having a […]
Outwitting Our Thinking
Outwitting Our Thinking Sabine was sitting next to me on the roller coaster. She was about to ride for the first time. I could see, feel, and hear her starting to get anxious. I figured that this would most likely turn out to be a scary experience for her rather than an exciting experience if […]