The feeling of “mattering” is a new term I’ve recently been seeing a lot (probably due to a newly published self-help book of that title; nope, I have not read the book). I was especially intrigued as it relates to retirement fulfillment. I recently came across a new site – A Conscious Rethink – that … Continue reading Mattering
As I continue doing the work of improving my emotional regulation (blog links here and here for earlier discussions), I find myself drawn to articles that begin to repeat messages. Here’s some insights from these messages the past few weeks: A Sense of Obligation? Recognizing if “you are doing something because you want to or … Continue reading Emotional Regulation Progress
Trying to shift deeply held beliefs and behavior patterns is not easy. One of the tools I’ve used in the past year (or so) is a monthly “I Did It List”. It’s an attempt at a personal celebration of what I did (accomplished) in the month to shift the deeply-held belief that I am not enough. Someone … Continue reading A Mid-winter Celebration
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