I first discovered this idea a few years ago after reading an article by Dr. Atul Gawande in The New Yorker. I've used the concept of a flight checklist to help parents of kids with ADHD get mastery over things like remembering the backpack and finding the homework. 

You can use it for grown-up stuff, too. Check out this super simple tactic for managing the small stuff to help you reduce stress.

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So many songs and movies preach the virtues of believing in yourself. But what does believing in yourself look like? I think our idea of belief in what we can do has been a little hijacked by hero movies. Learn some practical ways to believe in yourself that doesn't require big life moments.

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You don't know how much you've grown until you have to step up and do something useful. Here's a little lesson about growth from two little pear trees in Tulsa, OK.

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What does it mean to live carefree? Is that even possible today with so much grabbing for our attention? So much of being carefree is in letting go of what's not serving you. Here's a little of my experience.

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Smells are powerful, one of our most heightened senses. Smell is anchored deep in our limbic system, where many of our emotions and memories live. Check out how you can use certain smells to relax you right in the middle of your day.

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