No Pain Without Purpose

The most effective way to change a behavior is to reinforce an alternative behavior - consistently.  Choice - Habit - Instinct is a tool you can use to help maintain motivation and perspective while in pursuit of change.

Preparation is the key to creating and maintaining calmness. The D.E.A.R method (Digest. Evaluate. Analyze. Respond.) is a tool you can use to help prepare you to react and respond more rationally in high stress situations. 

Season 2 Premiere - The path to achieving your goals will be riddled with distractions. Creating a plan and committing yourself to executing it, will help you focus on your priorities and strengthen your resolve when challenges present themselves.

In the Season 1 finale, Ted shares the “Why” behind “No Pain Without Purpose.”

Your thoughts lead to emotions, and emotions control your mood. Focusing your thoughts will allow you to take control of your emotions and set you on a path toward happiness. 

Every day is a challenge.

When you choose to focus on the perceived value of an adverse situation, you’ll be prepared to capitalize on the “negative opportunity” before you.

When emotions and anxiety are high, we need to be particularly aware of the words we use in an effort to build people up, rather than tear them down. 

Nobody cares what you know, until they know that you care about what matters to them.

Dark times are uncomfortable; but they also present opportunities for self assessment and positive change.

Many of our frustrations stem from poor communication, or a failure to communicate entirely. 

Complete communication allows us to share information and expectations clearly, and creates an opportunity to make informed decisions that can impact our circumstances.