We've all heard about the power of positive thinking, and the need to 'cheer up and smile' when things go wrong. But I'd be the first to admit that optimism doesn't come naturally to me. I'm usually the one who worries about what can go wrong, and rein in my expectations so I don't get totally crushed if things don't go the way they expect. And experts are saying that this … [Read more...] about The power of being a defensive pessimist
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Are you a chronic dawdler?
Some people can zip from one task to another with the efficiency of the Japanese subway system: fast, streamlined, and never a minute late. Others tend to linger. Sometimes that's good. Our bodies need time to rest, and our soul need moments to savor —whether it's a delicious meal or a magical bonding moment with your child. But dawdling too much or even inappropriately can … [Read more...] about Are you a chronic dawdler?
How to let go of regret
Are there things you wished you had done? The class you never took, the things you should've said to your father before he passed away, the business idea you didn't pursue that turned out to be the hottest trends of the year? We all have a few 'shouldas, wouldas, couldas.' These unfinished emotional business can hold us back, even subconsciously. Here are some ways to let … [Read more...] about How to let go of regret
How to find a good celebrity role model for your child
Lindsay Lohan. Snooki. The new and 'grown up' Miley Cyrus. Hollywood has never been the great bastion for moral values, but the latest generation of celebrities and cover models is particularly troubling. Their clothes, their choices, and a blase approach to drugs, sex and alcohol that make the 70's look like a playdate... it's enough to make most parents shudder. But it's … [Read more...] about How to find a good celebrity role model for your child
How to be happy (even on bad days)
Complete this sentence: 'When I _______, I'll feel happy.' Most of us rearrange our lives and priorities in pursuit of a goal, thinking that once we get there, everything else will fall into place. But while goals are a great thing to have, they can feed a deep and never-ending sense of discontent. Complete one goal, and we set another. Buy one thing, and we soon end up wanting … [Read more...] about How to be happy (even on bad days)