It's easy to think that what you're doing now is all you're capable of. That's how we get stuck with small visions.

This episode came out of a little motivation for myself earlier this year. I'm always challenged to think bigger and more expansively, because I get so comfortable with where I'm at.  Maybe this helps you a little, too. 

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The effects of stress are what can sneak up on us and cause us the most grief. Research is showing just how important it is to engage in something for the sake of being in that moment. 

Hear about that research, and also how I found some stress relief with an assortment of nuts. 

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The small stuff can take us to powerlessness in a flash. We manage so much anymore that even one unexpected event can leave us scrambling to get some control. I had a little mishap last weekend that illustrated this dynamic in my own life.

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The back-to-school frenzy has begun. But did you know you can model your own goals and plans around an academic year? It may be a bit more effective than setting goals right after the holidays, when we're still in sticker shock over all that spending and eating. 

Here are a couple of ways to piggyback on all that energy you're spending getting your kids ready for new school adventures.

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We find all kinds of ways to avoid discomfort, don't we? We're kind of wired to find ways to run away from pain and uncomfortable feelings. I don't care how early you get up in the morning to start your uber-productive day, we all fall victim to avoidant behaviors. 

Learn how you can use your scary thoughts and feelings to stop running and keep moving.

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We've gotten pretty good about identifying priorities. But how do you know those priorities are the ones that will take you where you want to go? You need to understand your values first to know how to load your plate each day. Learn a few ways that better values can help you set your priorities and make decisions.

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We spend so much of our lives trying to fit in. But there's great power in just rolling along with being that square peg. Here's a sad tale from my adolescence to illustrate this.

 How do you know you might have some passive aggressive behaviors? The same way you know you might be a redneck. You make a list!

I had a bit of trouble staying focused on the present today. Even using my usual tricks to keep me relaxed, I still found the weight of the coming days bearing down on my life right now, today. Here are a couple of things that worked for me. Maybe they can help you be more mindful of your present moments.

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