Can You Dance on A Desk? Honestly, I’d be afraid I would fall off. But that didn’t seem to stop actor Dick Van Dyke. You may remember him from his 1960’s sitcom, The Dick Van Dyke Show (if you are as old as I am), or from such movies as Mary Poppins or Chitty…
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Do you recall a time when you looked forward to something – whether it was a birthday party, an upcoming trip, an expected guest, or even planning and saving to make a large purchase? Those were likely meaningful times. We are caught up in a world of instant gratification. We see it – we want…
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Last time we looked at the benefits of embracing anticipation. It impacts our mood and overall well-being when we learn to appreciate the art of looking forward to something. So many times, people, kids especially, view delayed gratification as a negative or even as a punishment. I remember as an elementary kid, my grandmother promising…
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Mark Twain once said, “The two most important days in life are the day you were born and the day you discover the reason why.” All of us have managed to accomplish that first day but many have yet to achieve the second. Yet even for those who have figured out the reason they were…
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You may be wondering what I mean by “Where you’re planted.” So, allow me to elaborate. I have encountered many people who are always “going to grow – someday.” They may be thinking – “I can’t reach my potential in this company.” Or, “This city will never be home. I am pining for my roots…
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Can You Hang Up on Anxiety? Wouldn’t it be nice if it were only that easy? But what if there were something you could do that would help diminish anxiety? A study that comes out of the University of Texas suggests that there just might be. The typical cell phone user pulls out and uses…
DetailsAuthor and therapist Eric Scalise writes, “We now live in the most technologically connected, but relationally disconnected, culture this country has ever experienced.” “Goodness, what did people do when they had an hour commute home from work and were unable to connect with a family member . . . unless, of course, they wanted to…
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You may be thinking, “Well, that would be nice but I doubt that I can just think my way into living longer.” However, it is reported that over 400 scientific studies have demonstrated the immense power of our beliefs. Judith Graham, from Kaiser Health writes, “When aging is seen as a negative experience, (characterized by…
DetailsValues are important. We talk about them in school, at home, in political circles, and even on a global human scale. But how important are values? Or maybe a better question is, when are values important? Perhaps even still, the best question is, what determines whether or not a value is significant and worthy of…
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I was touched a few months ago by a demonstration of empathy that was heart-warming but in an unexpected place. It was during an incredible NFL playoff game featuring the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills. It was a hard-fought back and forth game with two outstanding quarter backs – Josh Allen and Patrick…
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