Ever try to break a habit? When I was younger, I bit my fingernails. I don’t remember why it felt irresistible, but I do remember how compelling it felt. Every time I thought about trying to stop, the urge to bite became stronger. My mind seemed caught in a cycle of thought that only increased the …
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Life Lesson: Trigger Happy 2
Anyone get their buttons pushed at a recent holiday gathering? Last month I wrote about getting triggered by experiences we have (read post here). Someone says or does something and we become upset, usually within milliseconds. I also explained a little about the fact that when this happens, …
Life Lesson: Choose Your Thoughts
Jill (not pictured here) was a procrastinator, particularly when it came to house cleaning. This was a task she dreaded. There were always so many things she’d rather be doing, important things. Consequently, her house was not the kind of place she liked to live in. Dishes were left undone, and the …