Give your self image a boost by learning how to separate your stress behaviors from how you define yourself. This 9-minute podcast is an excerpt from one of our interactive subscriber trainings.
How to Make Decisions You Won’t Regret. Our Yes-No-Maybe Rule #5
Did you ever notice that when asked a question we sometimes offer a simple “no, thank you” while other times we react with a charged “NO WAY!” response? And that, while a “no, thank you” response draws very little attention, a NO WAY response draws the wrong kind of attention? Let me explain the difference. […]
Being Authentic
Being authentic often requires us to stand apart from the rest. Although at the time it may seem easier to go along to get along, eventually when we go along to get along, we end up living an unfulfilled life as someone else instead of a fulfilling life as our best authentic self. The greatest […]
How to Make Decisions You Won’t Regret. Our Yes-No-Maybe Rule #4
The forth rule in our 5-part series on How to Make Decisions You Won’t Regret is “Don’t let self-doubt take you out.” In the last post we talked about the importance of finding a true Yes. In this post we’ll talk about how to follow through on a true Yes when it matters most. When […]
How to Make Decisions You Won’t Regret. Our Yes-No-Maybe Rule #3
The third rule in our 5-part series on How to Make Decisions You Won’t Regret is “Don’t settle for less than a true Yes.” First, let’s establish what we mean by settling. Settling is when we decide that something may not be perfect, but it will do. Settling is accepting the best of what’s available […]
How to make decisions you won’t regret. Our Yes-No-Maybe Rule #2
Yes-No-Maybe Rule #2 – Hit pause when you sense urgency. This is important because stress impedes our ability to make decisions that support our long-term goals and happiness. Here are two reasons why. Stress is a survival state that our brain triggers in response to conditions perceived as unsafe. This stress response instantly changes our mind, […]
How to make decisions you won’t regret. Our Yes-No-Maybe Rule #1
Anita and I know from experience that making bad decisions can wreak havoc on our health, finances, self-esteem, and happiness. We also know from 20+ years of coaching that we’re not alone with this issue. That’s why we created the Yes-No-Maybe Rules, which we will share one at a time to help you make decisions […]