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Post by Entendance on May 2, 2018 3:28:11 GMT -5
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Post by Entendance on May 13, 2018 8:33:55 GMT -5
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Post by Entendance on May 25, 2018 15:00:53 GMT -5
***Tech guru says delete your social media. Now
"Do you seem to repeat the same dysfunctional relationship patterns – even though they leave you frustrated and hurt?" ***Why Do We Repeat the Same Dysfunctional Relationship Patterns Over and Over?
"...How we live our lives shapes our habits and our mindsets. Who we are in the present and how we live right now shapes who we become. Each day is a practice session for our future. If we practice the right things, we develop the right ways. Be the person today you want to become in the future. That is climbing the ladder of development rung by rung. How we act shapes how we experience ourselves. Our routines create habits and our habits become part of ourselves. We don't have to impose discipline if we have developed the right behaviors as habits." -Brett Steenbarger, Ph.D.
Fulfillment "One of the important distinctions that we find in the research on positive psychology is the distinction between happiness and fulfillment. Happiness comes from doing things that are fun. Fulfillment comes from doing things that speak to our values. The research suggests that these are relatively independent dimensions. Sometimes doing meaningful things is not a lot of fun in the here and now. Many things that are fun may not be meaningful. Quite a few life problems occur when we pursue fun without pursuing fulfillment. Then our success ends up, in the larger picture, feeling like a failure."
Finding Fulfillment: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
The Entendance Beach & ***Dr. Abraham Maslow
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Post by Entendance on Aug 17, 2018 1:24:08 GMT -5
The Role of Emotions and Emotion Regulation in Rumination As humans, we all experience emotions – both pleasant and unpleasant – each and every day. Evolutionary psychologists believe that emotions serve a primal function in signally us to potential danger. However, there are also times when our emotions seem to serve no purpose at all and can quickly get out of hand if we are unable to regulate them. Emotion regulation is a term used to describe the ability to effectively manage and respond to emotional experiences. People employ emotion regulation strategies throughout the day – both consciously and unconsciously. Emotion regulation strategies can be useful to gain insight into our emotional experiences. However, strategies such as ruminative thinking have a paradoxical effect, prolonging or even increasing our experience of unpleasant emotions.
Why Do Some People Ruminate More Than Others? Psychologists have long been interested in studying factors that predispose some people to engage in more excessive rumination over others. Emotional intelligence is a psychological construct that has been linked to decreased rumination. Researchers Peter Salovey and John Mayer first coined the term emotional intelligence (EI) back in 1990. They described EI as four distinct abilities: perceiving emotions, using emotions, understanding emotions, and managing emotions. EI researchers contend that emotionally intelligent people are better able to process and assimilate their emotions, making it easier for them to engage in adaptive responses. In one study, a group of researchers sought to investigate the relationship between EI abilities and mental rumination using a sample of college students. Results indicated that participants with higher EI abilities – particularly the ability to manage emotion – were less likely to engage in mental rumination immediately following an emotional event and over time. The researchers concluded that people who are able to effectively manage their emotions, recover from emotional experiences more quickly, and have less intrusive thoughts associated with those experiences. If you are one of the many people who struggles with overthinking, know that it is possible to get off the proverbial hamster wheel and break the rumination cycle.
Five Scientifically Backed Strategies to Help You Stop Overthinking
1. Learn to label your emotions Emotions that go unlabeled are easily misunderstood, often leading to counterproductive consequences. The ability to pinpoint feelings and emotions provides a buffer against excessive rumination. Because people who ruminate do so in an attempt to make sense of their emotions, it only makes sense that accurately labeling emotions will help to decrease rumination. Brain researchers have even found that labeling of emotions leads to decreased activity in the amygdala (the emotional center of the brain) and increased activity in the prefrontal cortex and Broca’s area, responsible for rational thinking processes. Practice: Instead of actively trying to suppress unpleasant emotions, acknowledge them, give them an appropriate label, and then actively work to contain the emotions.
2. Boost your emotional vocabulary In order to effectively label emotions, it is necessary to have a strong, working emotional vocabulary. People with high emotional intelligence are able to accurately identify what they are feeling, due to their expansive emotional vocabulary. There are various tools available that are meant to help build an emotional vocabulary. Researchers from the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence developed the Mood Meter mobile app to help users of all ages build the necessary skills needed to “recognize, label, and regulate emotions in order to live a healthier, more productive, and fulfilling life.” Practice: The next time someone asks you how you are doing or feeling, instead of instantly responding with “good,” “bad,” or “fine,” try to more clearly articulate how you are feeling.
3. Distract yourself Multiple studies have found distraction to be an adaptive emotion regulation strategy that can reduce anxiety, depression, and improve one’s mood. Distraction strategies involve an intentional shifting of attention away from unpleasant emotions toward a more neutral or positive emotional state, stimulus, or situation. Practice: If you experience a negative encounter with a friend or coworker, try to distract yourself from unpleasant emotions including anger and frustration by talking to another friend about an upcoming trip or something fun.
4. Use cognitive reappraisal Cognitive reappraisal involves the intentional act of changing the meaning of an emotion (or a situation leading up to an emotion), to reduce any negative feelings. Reappraisal is a highly adaptive skill that has been associated with lower levels of depression and greater levels of psychological well-being. Practice: The next time you notice you are anxious about an upcoming event (e.g., a speech, important game, or another type of performance), reappraise the emotion as excitement by telling yourself that your body is just helping you prepare for the performance.
5. Learn radical acceptance Emotional acceptance is a core process of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), which involves increasing one’s self-awareness. When people choose to emotionally accept a situation, they not only become more aware of their emotions, they learn to accept them without judgment and without trying to change them. By learning to acknowledge emotions and not feel threatened by them, you can learn to cognitively transform them. This highly effective therapy has been known to increase resilience, allowing people to better cope with future stressful encounters. Practice: Meditation is one way to practice accepting emotions. Mindfulness meditation teaches you how to be aware of both internal and external experiences, which can be tremendously useful in learning how to accept unpleasant emotions. -Kristi Tackett-Newburg, Ph.D., LIMHP, CPC
The Entendance Beach & ANXIETY
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Post by Entendance on Sept 3, 2018 5:49:41 GMT -5
Correct behavior is not a science, it is the art of humanity. One’s knowledge of proper behavior intertwined with ones morals and with ones ability to choose right over wrong. Choosing to be good no matter how hard the situation is. To care about the other person’s feelings. To treat people the way we want to be treated. To talk to people the way we want to be talked to. Learning these values are an integral part of good manners and etiquette.
Good manners and etiquette are making a comeback. It seems like society is waking up from a long sleep. The reality of which is a world full of rude, inconsiderate and impatient people. There was a time when good manners and etiquette were not left out of schools curriculum and were taught at school as well as at home. The result was a society that valued good manners and etiquette.
More here
Capturing the picture, but missing the moment
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Post by Entendance on Dec 14, 2018 6:10:20 GMT -5
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Post by Entendance on Jan 10, 2019 5:21:32 GMT -5
Fred & EntendanceInvestors Beach...because this place is for Inquiring & Uncolonized Minds. We speak our mind even though it may cost readers: a search for truth amongsts the madness.
What do you serve your mind?
"Fix your thoughts on what is true and honorable and right. Think about things that are pure and lovely and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise."-Philippians 4:8
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Post by Entendance on Feb 12, 2019 6:36:19 GMT -5
Genuinely happy people: 1. Feel gratitude. Happy people appreciate all of the good things in their lives, rather than focusing on what they perceive they lack. Happy people have a “glass half-full” mentality. 2. Express gratitude. Happy people don’t keep their gratitude to themselves. They let others know how appreciative they are, with a quick note, thank you, hug, or pat on the back. 3. Live in the moment. Happy people let go of the past, including their triumphs and mistakes. They realize that the only moment they can truly inhabit and do anything about is the present, so they don’t get caught in thoughts about the future, either. 4. Are kind. Happy people are warm, considerate, respectful, helpful, and pleasant to be around. They do not indulge in envy, jealousy, or gossip, nor do they waste time complaining. 5. Use positive rather than negative language. Happy people focus on what has, is, and can work, rather than on what is problematic. 6. Smile often. The smiles of happy people are authentic, including their eyes and body language. 7. Have a good-natured sense of humor. Happy people are not cynical or sarcastic. They can laugh at their own foibles and the absurdities of life. They do not take things too seriously, knowing the value of lightening up. 8. Can be spontaneous. Happy people recognize and seize opportunities for new experiences, adventures, and fun. They are not rigid; not locked into meaningless routines. 9. Have self-confidence. Happy people have a realistic (not arrogant) faith in their abilities. As a result, they feel equipped to deal with life’s challenges. 10. Are adaptable. Happy people have a “I bend but do not break” attitude. They look for ways around an obstacle rather than lamenting the obstacle. They may even see the obstacle as a stepping stone for growth and additional opportunities, accepting that sometimes we need to choose a different path. They know the wisdom in the saying, “Insanity is doing the same thing again and expecting different results.” Happy people can go with the flow and modify their behavior and choices as needed – they learn from their mistakes. 11. Are optimistic. Happy people are positive thinkers, hopeful about the future, and believe that things will work out for the best in the end. Such an attitude is associated with lower stress levels. 12. Are energetic and enthusiastic about life. Happy people consider life an adventure to be lived rather than a problem to be solved. 13. Value cooperation over competition. Happy people have an “us” and “we” rather than a “me” and “my” mentality, knowing that victory can ring hollow if we aren’t sharing it with anyone. 14. Show enthusiasm for other people’s successes. Happy people realize that there is enough to go around and thus aren’t threatened by other people’s triumphs. 15. Are curious about life. Happy people have a large number of interests and are continually learning and growing. 16. Do not feel “entitled.” Happy people know the difference between wanting something and demanding it. In fact, they don’t expect a lot from life, as their focus is largely on what they can give. Ironically, as a result of this attitude, happy people often end up receiving quite a lot, as humble and helpful people usually attract a lot of goodwill. 17. Accept life’s uncertainties. Happy people are willing to go with the flow and make the best decisions they can, based on incomplete information (which is generally all we have). 18. Prioritize spiritual/non-materialistic values. Happy people are not concerned about keeping up with the Joneses, nabbing a prestigious job, buying a massive home, or hitting a certain financial plateau. They prioritize relationships with family and friends, enjoying themselves, laughing, and having fun. They value experiences over possessions. 19. Get sufficient sleep. Happy people realize that without adequate shut-eye they compromise their outcome, energy level, cognition, physical health, and ability to deal with stress. Thus, they make sleep a priority, which for most people amounts to between seven and nine hours a night. 20. Have a strong social support system. Value quality over quantity when it comes to relationships. Communicate in deep and meaningful ways, rather than engaging in shallow conversation. Do not have a need to have thousands of “friends” on social media. 21. Are loyal to their loved ones. Happy people will stick up for and go out of their way to help those close to them. 22. Spend time with other happy people. Happy people know that the traits of our frequent companions tend to rub off on us. 23.Are willing to ask for help. Happy people recognize the importance of standing on their own two feet but also realize that they cannot do everything themselves and do not hesitant to turn to their personal and professional community for assistance. Asking for help is a sign of humility and honesty. 24. Are good listeners. Communication is not a one-way street. Happy people take the time and exert the energy required to really pick up on what other people are telling them verbally and non-verbally. Happy people recognize the importance of hearing different perspectives on an issue and are willing to be influenced and to learn. 25. Are honest with themselves and with others. “This above all: to thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.” (William Shakespeare) Happy people know who they are, are comfortable with themselves, and feel free to show their true selves to other people. They do not feign emotions, beliefs, or attitudes that aren’t consistent with their personal truths. 26. Have a sense of purpose. Happy people apply their skills, efforts, and energy to projects and causes within their family, community, and world – they do not live for themselves alone. -Rachel Fintzy Woods, MA, LMFT
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Post by Entendance on Feb 28, 2019 3:15:18 GMT -5
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Post by Entendance on Mar 27, 2019 5:37:00 GMT -5
SELF-DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIORS: •Individuals become debt-slaves for much of their life via mortgages, credit cards, student loans, auto loans, payday loans and more. Most people support the banking cartel and self-destructive debt-slavery. •Governments don’t control their spending, fall deeper into debt and create their eventual self-destruction. Debt, deficits, devaluation, destruction of purchasing power and inevitable inflation occur – thanks to the political and financial elite. •Governments, encouraged by military contractors, arms dealers and special interests, engage in costly and pointless wars that accomplish little. Wealthy individuals and powerful cartels benefit and the masses pay with lives, devaluations and price inflation. •Governments approve social legislation to enlarge their power base, buy votes, and reward those who supported the politicians. Much of this legislation is counter-productive, costly and self-destructive. When will governments and voters learn? WHO PAYS? The short answer is that citizens pay via taxes and currency devaluation as the cartels suck the life out of the currency and the economy. ALTERNATIVES: •Don’t fall into the debt trap. Self-destructive financial actions and debt will create dire consequences. •Be your own central bank and protect your financial future with real assets, such as gold, silver, platinum, and underpriced real estate. •First slowly, then rapidly… The official dollar devaluation and price inflation have been slow for a decade but they will accelerate. Other inflation measures (John Williams – Shadow Stats and Chapwood Index) suggest consumer price inflation is much larger than the official numbers. Expect more dollar devaluation and higher consumer prices. Both silver and gold prices will skyrocket when the world discovers how fragile and insolvent the financial systems, banks and political systems have become. -Gary Christenson
No room for anti-Americanism at Fred & Entendance Beach
"Some basic rules of history; ***The majority always provides consent to the minority. The minority always determines the direction the majority follows (agenda) The majority always pays the price The majority owns the outcome, good or bad. By providing consent, the majority are always responsible for their own fate." -Warren Pollock
Government is the device by which the few control the many. -Darryl R. Schoon
Remember: If you are not a part of the solution, you are a part of the problem ***Cognitive Dissonance Confirmation Bias Economics & Politics***
("More people would learn from their mistakes if they weren't so busy denying them." - Harold J. Smith) Fred & EntendanceInvestors PrivateBeach? Hic Sunt Leones!
Hic Sunt Leones in Latin, meaning "Here there are lions" was written on uncharted territories of old maps. The objective was to dissuade eager adventurers from exploring the uncharted land and claiming it as their own. For the few smart adventurers out there, "Hic Sunt Leones" truly meant, "Here lies uncharted territory -- explore it vigorously and conquer!" And so we do here: The Pursuit Of Excellence
Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. -Matthew 10:16
The 48 Laws of Power
Law 1: Never Outshine The Master Law 2: Never put too Much Trust in Friends, Learn how to use Enemies Law 3: Conceal Your Intentions Law 4: Always Say Less than Necessary Law 5: So Much Depends on Reputation – Guard it with your Life Law 6: Court Attention at all Cost Law 7: Get Others to Do the Work for You Law 8: Make Other People Come To You Use Bait If Necessary Law 9: Win Through Your Actions - Never Through Argument Law 10: INFECTION. AVOID THE UNHAPPY AND UNLUCKY Law 11: Learn To Keep People Dependent on You Law 12: Use Selective Honesty and Generosity to Disarm Your Victim Law 13: When Asking for Help Appeal to People's Self-Interest Never To Their Mercy or Gratitude Law 14: Pose as a Friend, Work as a Spy Law 15: Crush Your Enemy Totally Law 16: Use Absence to Increase Respect and Honor Law 17: Keep Others in Suspended Terror: Cultivate an Air of Unpredictability Law 18: Do Not Build Fortresses to Protect Yourself – Isolation is Dangerous Law 19: Know Who You’re Dealing with – Do Not Offend the Wrong Person Law 20: Do Not Commit to Anyone Law 21: Play a Sucker to Catch a Sucker, Seem Dumber than your Mark Law 22: Use the Surrender Tactic: Transform Weakness into Power Law 23: Concentrate Your Forces Law 24: Play the Perfect Courtier Law 25: Recreate Yourself Law 26: Keep Your Hands Clean Law 27: Play on People’s Need to Believe to Create a Cult like Following Law 28: Enter Action with Boldness Law 29: Plan all the way to the EndLaw 30: Make Your Accomplishments Seem Effortless Law 30: Make Your Accomplishments Seem Effortless Law 31: Control the Options – Get others to Play with the Cards you Deal Law 32: Play to People’s Fantasies Law 33: Discover Each Man’s Thumbscrew Law 34: Be Royal in Your Own Fashion – Act Like a King to be treated like one Law 35: Master the Art of Timing Law 36: Disdain things you cannot have, Ignoring them is the best revenge Law 37: Create Compelling Spectacles Law 38: Think as you like, but behave like others Law 39: Stir Up Waters to Catch Fish Law 40: Despise the Free Lunch Law 41: Avoid Stepping into a Great Man’s Shoes Law 42: Strike the Shepherd and the Sheep Will Scatter Law 43: Work on the Heart and Mind of Others Law 44: Disarm and Infuriate with the Mirror Effect Law 45: Preach the Need for Change But Never Reform Too Much at Once Law 46: Never Appear Too Perfect Law 47: Do Not go Past The Mark You Aimed For, In Victory Learn When To Stop Law 48: Assume Formlessness
For eighteen years, Bruce Bueno de Mesquita and Alastair Smith have been part of a team revolutionizing the study of politics by turning conventional wisdom on its head. They start from a single assertion: Leaders do whatever keeps them in power. They don’t care about the “national interest”—or even their subjects—unless they have to.
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Post by Entendance on May 17, 2019 2:40:05 GMT -5
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Post by Entendance on Jul 15, 2019 23:22:19 GMT -5
Please note: updated by Tom from Florida while E. unplugged, disconnected and off the grid until September 2019
Social media is addictive by design. The companies involved put enormous amounts of thought and effort into making it that way, so that people will be glued to their screens. As much as they’re selling anything, they’re selling the “dopamine hit” that people experience when they get a “like” or a “share” or some other response to their action. How social media is making us dumb, angry — and addicted
Three new books delve into the recesses of the market: Afraid of the Dark
and BTW
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Post by Entendance on Jan 3, 2020 6:20:41 GMT -5
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Post by Entendance on Feb 18, 2020 3:30:35 GMT -5
Time moves in one direction, memory in another. -William Gibson
It’s complacency that gets you killed. La noncuranza uccide.
Comfort zone is: a behavioral place where everything is safe and known, where there is minimal stress and risk. Comfort zones have value. We all need times and places of low stress. But, living there all the time can significantly limit you. -Patrick McDaniel
Naive optimism has become a virtue, a misplaced form of faith that encourages people to remain oblivious in the face of adversity. And the more precarious our system becomes, the more these people see unicorns and rainbows. It is truly bizarre. -Brandon Smith
"...Here's a sampling of complacent assertions being made about the COVID-19 virus as if they were certitudes: It's no worse than a bad cold. It's less deadly than a normal flu. You can't catch it unless you're in sustained close contact with a carrier. Carriers are only contagious for 14 days. After that, you're home free. A vaccine is just around the corner. The Chinese government has it under control. Only 2,000 people have died, it's no big deal. The few cases in other countries are being managed, and it will soon disappear. The pandemic will fade away by April due to rising temperatures. China's GDP will only take a 1% hit, and global growth will only drop 0.25%. Interestingly, there is no large-scale, credible data to support any of these claims..." COVID-19 Pandemic: The Complacent Are Clueless
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Post by Entendance on Mar 14, 2020 9:16:43 GMT -5
"...You must imagine the potential catastrophic possibilities You must prepare yourself mentally to deal with whatever happens You must have knowledge of how best to employ your resources You need to use your imagination to think outside the box You must be able to improvise, adapt and overcome obstacles You must have a flexible plan to guide you..." The next great depression will be worldwide
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Post by Entendance on Mar 22, 2020 6:28:08 GMT -5
March 21, 2020 Dr. David Dunning Discusses Unknown Unknowns Podcast
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Post by Entendance on Mar 25, 2020 5:54:26 GMT -5
Mental and spiritual preparation Chapter XXI
If you are accustomed to ignoring your feelings, you are now at risk.
Mental and spiritual preparation on The Entendance Beach: 2 pages
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Post by Entendance on Apr 1, 2020 6:01:50 GMT -5
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Post by Entendance on Apr 14, 2020 11:16:17 GMT -5
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Post by Entendance on May 28, 2020 3:24:31 GMT -5
Sow and action and you reap a habit. Sow a habit and you reap a character. Sow a character and you reap a destiny. -William James
The Entendance Beach & Miles
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Post by Entendance on Jun 27, 2020 4:08:02 GMT -5
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Post by Entendance on Jul 17, 2020 11:12:00 GMT -5
(H/T Tom from Florida)
Buying physical Gold & Silver is by far the greatest act of rebellion any human being can and should be doing right now. Any excuse will serve a tyrant. E.
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Post by Entendance on Oct 21, 2020 5:43:27 GMT -5
Nessun risultato senza preparazione XII No result without preparation Chapter XII
"Self-knowledge is a powerful tool – especially when we combine this knowledge with constructive action. In a recent article, I listed 31 Soul-Searching Questions To Ask Yourself, to help you jumpstart this process. Below are additional questions to assist with gaining a clearer sense of yourself.If you feel embarrassed that you’re not clearer on your priorities, dreams, and feelings, rest assured that you are not alone. Many of us spend a lot of our time and energy concerned about what we “should” do and who we “should” be, and this can create a huge chasm between who we really are and who we have been trying to present to the world. We may even have forgotten (or never really knew) who we are deep down inside. There aren’t many things more disconcerting than feeling estranged from one’s self.
If looking inward and discovering more about yourself seems overwhelming, remember that an artist confronted with a blank canvas can only take the project one brushstroke at a time. With each additional bit of paint, the artist’s vision becomes more vivid. In other words, we learn more through the very act of taking steps, however small they may seem to be at the time.
Remember – there are no wrong answers. Also, keep in mind that your answers may change as you grow, try out new behaviors and habits, and learn more about yourself. So, you may want to revisit these questions from time to time. Like any relationship, your connection to yourself needs to be nurtured with regular visits and talks, and in giving yourself ample time to consider what describes most accurately your feelings about a particular question.
Your past: When you were a child, what did a typical weekend day look like? What were your favorite hobbies when you were younger? What was the most helpful thing your parents did for you when you were growing up? What’s one “mistake” you made that ended up working out to your benefit? What was the most difficult hour of your life? What was your best year so far? What situations have caused anxiety for you in the past, and how does that affect you now? What did you want to be when you were eight years old? What were some of your favorite games when you were a child, and is there a connection to your chosen career?
Your values: What’s most important to you – recognition, money, or free time? If you were given $100 a week to spend in whatever way you like, what would you do? How do you define success? What’s your number one priority? What’s the best gift anyone’s ever given you? If you had one hour of extra time a day, how would you use it? In one word, what do you live for?
Your role models: Which teacher has had the most impact on you? Who do you admire? Why? How might you be like them in certain ways?
Your relationships: Have you been the sort of friend you would like to have as a friend? Do you spend time with people who celebrate you or drag you down? Are you spending time with growth-minded people? Who amongst your friends could you call at 3:00 a.m. in the case of an emergency? What are three lessons you’ve learned from important romantic relationships? What’s the best compliment you’ve ever received? What’s the best bit of advice you’ve ever received? What’s the worst bit of advice you’ve ever received? Who was the most challenging person you’ve ever known? Who means the world to you, and why? When can you be 100% authentically you? What do you wish people knew about you? How would you like people to describe you?
Your strengths: What’s something you’re proud of about yourself? What is your #1 superpower? What is something you can teach other people? When have you been brave? What did you do today that you couldn’t do yesterday? How are you growing?
Your vulnerable areas: How much time do you spend judging and trying to change other people, that you could better spend looking at yourself and modifying your own attitudes and behaviors? What is one mistake you continue to make? Is your intuition telling you anything that you’ve been trying to ignore? What are you missing that prevents you from living life to the fullest? What negative thoughts or behaviors are holding you back from being your best self? If you could change just one thing about yourself, what would it be? What’s your biggest regret? What have you done to make amends and to forgive yourself? If you could have a conversation with your 10-year-old self, what advice would you give him or her?
Your interests: What’s been the best part of your day so far today? What was your favorite subject in school? What are you curious about? What’s something you’ve tried again and again to like, but just couldn’t? If you could have coffee with anyone, including a fictional character or someone who’s no longer alive, who would it be? If money were no object, what sort of job would you like to have? If you could take only three things to a desert island, what would they be? Do you spend too much (or too little) time watching and reading the news?
Your resentments: What are you too hard on yourself about? What grudges do you continue to hold against yourself or other people? What do you need to get off your chest in order to heal?
Your tendencies: Are you a night owl or a morning lark? Are you primarily an introvert or an extrovert? Do you tend to over-schedule or under-schedule yourself? What time of the day (or night) are you most and least productive? Do you live predominantly in love and faith or in fear? What do you do on a regular basis to show yourself self-compassion and self-care?
Your future: What’s your top priority for the next year? What’s your top priority for the next month? What’s your top priority for the next week? What’s your top priority for today? How are you using your gifts to serve the world? If you could have a conversation with your 80-year-old self, what would you ask him or her? What would your ideal life be like in 5 and 20 years? What is a short-term goal you feel confident that you can achieve? What small action can you take this week toward achieving that goal? We all benefit from knowing ourselves better. When we’re feeling lost or despondent, gaining clarity about what we find meaningful can help to ground, encourage, and direct us." -Rachel Fintzy Woods, MA, LMFT
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Post by Entendance on Nov 18, 2020 5:53:26 GMT -5
"Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one."
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Post by Entendance on Jan 7, 2021 6:38:12 GMT -5
Remember this: Your growth always lies on the other side of your discomfort. Whether it's in the weight room or in career decisions, you'll never develop yourself by staying in your comfort zone.
People don't become old when they reach a certain birthday; they become old when they decide to live life without crossing that line of discomfort. -Brett Steenbarger, Ph.D.
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Post by Entendance on Jan 21, 2021 13:01:05 GMT -5
We can fight back, but success is not guaranteed. Resistance only works when no one has any illusions about what is being resisted. -Z Media
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Post by Entendance on Mar 13, 2021 5:27:19 GMT -5
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Post by Entendance on Mar 23, 2021 5:56:52 GMT -5
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Post by Entendance on Mar 25, 2021 6:36:38 GMT -5
Hurt me with truth but never comfort me with a lie.
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Post by Entendance on May 14, 2021 4:50:02 GMT -5
...The platitudes and pontificating of the leftist mob are an attempt to avoid the tribulations of real life; their submission to the state no matter how dubious or evil is an attempt to feel safe from their own irrational fears, their weaknesses and their inadequacies. As the author Robert Anton Wilson once said: “The obedient always think of themselves as virtuous rather than cowardly.” Vaccine Virtue Signaling And The Cult Of Woke
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