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Are You Trying to be Perfect?
Welcome to the new week! I hope you are having a productive one! While we are working to achieve our goals, sometimes we find ourselves pulling into a cycle of trying to get everything perfect. It sounds great but in some cases, the perfect can be the enemy of the good. When we think about perfectionism, many people might be inclined to think that this means everything is always done properly and correctly. They believe that a perfectionist is somebody who never makes any mistakes. However, this is very rarely, if ever, the case. Let’s take a look at what could really be behind your perfectionism. Concern about Other People’s…
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How to Stop Being Afraid of Making Decisions
[disclosure] Happy Tuesday! I hope you all had a lovely weekend! I am running around trying to get ready for my trip tomorrow. Isn’t it weird how no matter how well you plan before a trip, things keep popping up to do? That’s where we are now. But it doesn’t matter, it all seems to get done in the end. Today’s post is about decisions. Do you try to avoid decisions because you don’t want to make a choice? Or you want someone else to make it? Surprise… Not Choosing Is a Choice When you have to decide on two or more choices or variables, and you pass on…
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What Is Intuition?
[disclosure] Many of us brush it aside when somebody says they ‘had a feeling’ or it was just their ‘intuition’. However, the sixth sense that comes into play in certain situations or when we need to make decisions could actually be very real and can help you to make better choices in the future. Intuition: A Definition Intuition is the inner voice in your head that tells you whether something is or isn’t a good idea. Some situations are clear, and you’re able to tell right away whether you should or shouldn’t do something – most people in your situation would make the same decision. However, there are other…
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Spring Week: Spring Break
It’s Thursday– It’s an abbreviated spring break! No, just kidding. For those of you who are new to my blog, I usually don’t post on Thursdays. Thursday has turned into the day that I have to get my blood drawn as my doctors are continuing to tweak my anti-rejection med levels. It’s always fun (No. Again, not really!). However, Spring break will be over tomorrow with Day 4 (creative numbering, ya’ll) and a Springy post about taking your family outside to exercise. Day 5 will be on Saturday with a post about a Sport geared for beginners — an outdoor sport of course. I am staying on theme. There will…
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The Power of Positivity: 4 Tips to Improved Positivity
Good morning! It’s Tuesday and I have my monthly follow-up appointment at the Transplant Clinic. This is typically almost an all-day event – I have to get blood drawn early in the morning, but I don’t get seen by the doctor until the afternoon. I have a tablet (my iPad has gone to the great iPad home in the sky) and some magazines to entertain myself. However, it’s never enough, and I find myself napping or staring off into the distance waiting for my name to be called… To survive the wait, there can be no negative self-talk – “this is taking too long” or “I’m bored”. Otherwise, you will…
