328: Poor Me

328: Poor Me

Have you ever caught yourself trapped in the cycle of saying “Poor Me”? Do you sometimes find yourself succumbing to self-pity when things don’t go as planned? It’s a common inclination to allow external factors to dictate how we perceive the...
327: Consider It Isn’t About You

327: Consider It Isn’t About You

Have you ever faced the challenge of someone being rude without knowing why? It’s a common and uncomfortable experience that can leave us feeling stuck and unsure of how to respond. Recently, during my trip to Poland with my son for the European Little League...
326: Consider They Can Handle It

326: Consider They Can Handle It

In life, we often encounter situations where people seek our assistance, even for tasks they are fully capable of handling themselves. It can be challenging to resist the urge to step in and help, especially when they guilt-trip us into doing so, leaving us torn...
Hang On!

Hang On!

Have you ever found yourself caught off guard by someone’s unexpected words or actions, leaving you at a loss for how to respond? Those moments can freeze us in our tracks and often lead to regrettable reactions later on. I recently experienced such a surprise...
324: It Can Always Be Worse

324: It Can Always Be Worse

Have you ever caught yourself uttering phrases like “It was awful,” “It was the worst,” or “I wouldn’t wish this on anyone!”? It’s easy to fall into negative patterns of thinking, genuinely believing that things...