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Ask What, Instead of Why

Ask What, Instead of Why

Jun 2, 2018

When it comes to emotional awareness, learning to ask what purpose an action or choice served will yield more useful results than asking why we do what we do. This post explores a bit about the difference between these questions, and takes a look at the emotional responses both types are likely to evoke and how to leverage those responses for our own gain....

The No Nots Game

The No Nots Game

Mar 13, 2018

There’s a game I’ve learned to play which I have found immensely helpful. It originally came from Miles Robinson over at Living. He calls it the No Nots game, and I’ve taught it to several of my friends when their negative self-talk was getting to me. Essentially, the game is simple and yet it’s surprisingly, wonderfully challenging....

Spotting Fears In Action

Spotting Fears In Action

Feb 13, 2018

In the last post I touched on a truth that everyone has to face – stepping up means stepping out of your Comfort Zone. The moment we step outside of the Comfort Zone, it’s like some primal part of the brain kicks in and begins to wave around red flags. I’m picturing Robot from ‘Lost in Space’ shouting “Danger, Will...