Day 36 – Label and Tag the Thought
Have you ever found yourself wrestling with that one negative thought? You know the one. The thought that lingers just under the surface, subtly influencing your day, distorting your reality until it feels like every bump in the road leads back to that idea. This is the kind of negativity that becomes a mental fog—just […]
Day 214 – When the Blue Jay Procrastinates
When the Blue Jay Procrastinates: Understanding Displacement Activities Have you ever found yourself inexplicably pulling weeds when a daunting task awaits? You’re not alone; welcome to the world of displacement activities. The Unavoidable Garage Clean-up Today is the day I’m finally supposed to buckle down and clean the garage. For months, it’s loomed over me, […]
Day 168 – Naming the Beast – A Key Technique for Overcoming an Obstacle
Embarking on the journey to overcome obstacles in life can be daunting, but there are tactics that offer a beacon of hope amidst the challenges. One such strategy, which I frequently employ to confront and overcome my personal hurdles, is what I like to call “naming the beast.” Let me share an example from when […]
Day 167 – 5 Quick Recommendations When Tired
There are days when you just do not feel like taking on the world. On these days, just getting out of bed is hard enough. There is not a lot of content on this subject, and since today I was feeling like this, I thought I would write about it and see if I could […]