#350. Dad, how do I manage my guilt?
Guilt is self-hate. Self-hate destroys optimism. Be kind to yourself every day.
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#349. Dad, is it advisable to “just let go?”
Letting go to the point of not caring is actually similar to trying to control everything.
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#348. Dad, how do I show up every day?
Show up for yourself first, and then you will be in a strong position to show up for others.
#348. Dad, how do I show up every day? Read Post »
#347. Dad, what is grace?
Grace is the ability to find peace regardless of your capacity to control your circumstances
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#346. Dad, what is the difference between delusional optimism and realistic optimism?
Pretending everything is fine is not the same as knowing you’re going to be OK.
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#345. Dad, what is the best average day for you?
A low-stress day. Quality time with family and watching my favourite sports team.
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#344. Dad, some people take pleasure in making me feel bad.
Successful, happy and emotionally balanced people don’t have time to shit on other people. Always be kind.
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#343. Dad, I focus too much on yesterday and tomorrow?
Obsession with yesterday leads to regret and a constant focus on the future breeds anxiety.
#343. Dad, I focus too much on yesterday and tomorrow? Read Post »
#342. Dad, can anger be useful?
Anger can be useful when it is used to defend the innocent.
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#341. Dad, are habits developed all at once?
Drip by drip, day by day. Habits lead to commitments and commitments create learning.
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#340. Dad, how do you know if somebody has low EQ?
They blame others for their problems.
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#339. Dad, how do I get through these dark days?
The best way to combat stress and anxiety is to focus on one positive thought after another until you are
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#338. Dad, why do some people avoid happiness?
Some people avoid happiness because they fail to be grateful for the little things.
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#337. Dad, some days I just want to vent
Be sure to vent about your joys and not only your problems.
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#336. Dad, what is the law of “diminishing gratitude?”
When you take everyday blessings for granted.
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#335. Dad, how can I find consistency?
Find consistency by focusing on what you can control and influence each day.
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#334. Dad, I don’t know what the truth is anymore?
Too much information can lead to the truth being sacrificed. However, the truth does not cease to exist when it
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#333. Dad, dealing with a pandemic is disheartening.
Yes, it is painful and debilitating. However, the pain can be mediated by a sense of gratitude and passion for
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#332. Dad, what does “living slow” mean?
Living slow means listening to your body and giving it the rest it deserves. It means refusing to reach a
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#331. Dad, what is status anxiety?
It is the constant fear of being perceived as “unsuccessful” by society in terms of material wealth.
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#330. Dad, How do I reinvent myself?
In order to become someone different, you must do something different.
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#329. Dad, how do I make progress?
Simply make decisions. Without making decisions, you will remain stagnant, lacklustre and unfocused.
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#328. Dad, what is Sitzfleisch ( sit-flesh)?
In German, if someone ‘has a lot of Sitzfleisch’, it means they can endure lengthy or boring tasks until the
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#327. Dad, what is the path of least resistance
It’s about finding the most fruitful moments and opportunities and trusting the process.
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#326. Dad, does success make anxiety and depression better?
Success is not a cure for anxiety or depression. Sometimes it makes it worse.
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#325. Dad, should I only plan for the future?
Designating time to plan for the future is essential, as is reflecting on and learning from the past.
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#324. Dad, I have so many disappointments.
The quality of your life depends on how you handle disappointments.
#324. Dad, I have so many disappointments. Read Post »
#323. Dad, I am happy with the current version of myself.
If you are happy with the current version of yourself, perhaps the question to ask is: How can I be
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#322. Dad, tell me about new beginnings.
A new beginning may be the thing you need to find purpose.
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#321. Dad, should I only focus on my goals?
Focus on growth rather than goals. Have a growth mindset and the goals will follow.
#321. Dad, should I only focus on my goals? Read Post »