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Too Blessed to be Stressed?

Too Blessed to be Stressed?

I’ve never liked the phrase “too blessed to be stressed”. I get the point. Most of us (who live in middle class suburban neighborhoods in a first world country) are so much more blessed than we realize and we spend a lot of time complaining about things that really...

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Stop Talking About How Busy You Are

Stop Talking About How Busy You Are

When someone asks you how you are, how often is the answer “busy”? In our culture, we often wear busyness as a badge of honor. We talk about how “busy” we are as though it’s just a fact rather than a highly subjective concept we just made up. Have you ever noticed...

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10 Bible Verses About Thoughts and Emotions

10 Bible Verses About Thoughts and Emotions

I’ve heard pastors criticize self-help (usually stating that we don’t need to help ourselves, we need God’s help). I understand where they’re coming from, and there certainly is a lot of useless, woo-woo self-help advice out there. That being said, I’ve also found...

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You Can’t Make Other People Happy

You Can’t Make Other People Happy

How often do you see quotes online about how you can make other people happy? I understand that these are coming from a good place, and I’m all for you being kind to others. But you cannot make other people happy. How other people feel is determined by the thoughts in...

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3 Little Words That Change Everything

3 Little Words That Change Everything

Thoughts are powerful. We often blame our circumstances for how we feel by saying things “this is so frustrating” or “he made me so mad.” The truth is that your emotions are caused by your thoughts, not the situations in your life. If you’re tired of feeling anxious,...

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How to be Nicer to Yourself

How to be Nicer to Yourself

Would you talk to your best friend the way you talk to yourself? Most people would NEVER do that. And yet, we tell ourselves self-critical thoughts all day long. Most of us (especially my fellow Type A perfectionists) think that if we’re too nice to ourselves, we...

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