A Decided Difference

When deciding what to do, where to go, and whom to be with, consider the value of joy. Even if you feel just a small flicker of joy, it is a sign that can lead you to make better decisions. This is podcast episode #380 in the series from A Decided Difference.

Forgiveness can help you find freedom from regret, bitterness, and frustration. Forgiveness can set you free and open the door to a brighter future. In this week's podcast, learn more about the how and why of forgiveness. Link to the Greater Good article: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/topic/forgiveness/definition Link to Holly Dunn's book, Sole Survivor: https://www.amazon.com/Sole-Survivor-Inspiring-Infamous-Railroad/dp/1682308146

Do you ever tell yourself that you should or should not feel a certain way? Feelings are not facts, but they do serve a purpose. How you handle your feelings can make a decided difference for you and those around you.

If you want to grow healthy thoughts that serve you, it's necessary to pull out the weeds and plant good seeds. How does your emotional garden grow? Find specific tips for getting your thoughts all in a row in this week's podcast from A Decided Difference.

Cultivating the habits of healthy thinking is a lot like cultivating a garden. When you dig out the weeds of negative thoughts and limiting beliefs, you make room for healthy thoughts to grow and flourish and bear fruit. Spring is a great time to start. Learn more in this week's podcast from A Decided Difference.

We are all coping with circumstances that are new to us in the wake of COVID-19, and we may feel we are falling short. There may be no antidote to feelings of failure, frustration, and fear, but a touch of grace can make everything easier to bear. Learn more about giving grace to others—and yourself—in this week's podcast from A Decided Difference.

It's normal to seek comfort and familiarity when you are in circumstances that are unusual or unexpected, especially if the situation is scary. But this can cause us to fall back into bad habits of thinking. In this week's podcast, LouAnn suggests ways to keep your thoughts positive and your focus on the future.

The words you choose help create the emotions you feel, and both contribute to the results you get. If you want to be happier and more successful, watch your words. Learn more in this week's podcast from A Decided Difference.

The pandemic has disrupted life in countless ways, and we are all having to adapt. Deciding to be flexible can help you cope, and flexibility is a great skill to have. This may be the best opportunity you will ever get to practice it. Try to be open to alternate possibilities as you make decisions in the days to come.

If your emotions are all over the place, don't judge yourself harshly. Instead, choose to learn from your emotions and use the knowledge to help build a better future. In this week's podcast from A Decided Difference, LouAnn will help you be more optimistic and flexible when thinking about the future.