Now that we've identified our defense mechanisms, cognitive distortions, and schemas what do we do?

If we want to change how we act, we'll need to first go after our thoughts. Ironically, our actions will be what often help us change our thoughts.

The number one impact on your actions is your habits of thinking. What happens when those habits of thinking are hurting us? Well, we need to change them, but first, we need to recognize the thoughts that might be steering us in the wrong direction.

This episode kicks off a series regarding how we think and live. The connection between both and how we and live fuller, more meaningful lives.

How do we talk to our kids about school shootings? How do we and they handle the stress that comes from this reality?

Have you ever considered a process for the rules that you have for your children? Let's explore this idea.

You will fail at something. Whether you are failing at something you love or something you hate is up to you.

Is the desire to be free of danger what's actually keeping you stuck?

What would happen if you picked one thing to focus on over the next six to next weeks?

Maybe the behaviors we find frustrating are rooted in something that we need to uncover.