Most of us when confronted with sudden, unwanted changes (and really, isn’t that how nearly all changes show up?), believe that the most important quality we can muster to deal with it is fortitude – our inner strength, also known sometimes as toughness. That makes sense, doesn’t it? A lot of change is difficult, something [...]
…or, What to Do When Your Response to Events is “Something’s WRONG With This Picture!” It’s only natural: we will from time to time catch ourselves saying, thinking or at least feeling something like: “This is not how life is supposed to be!” or, more specifically (since we relate everything back to ourselves): “This is [...]
Are you aware of what causes you to feel blind-sided? Most of us realize it after the fact, but when we stop and think about it, we know certain behaviors or attitudes always throw us off course. That awareness can help you to feel more in charge of handling the next unwelcome surprise that comes [...]
When was the last time you got blind-sided by life? It’s very helpful to note what sorts of incidents come to mind when you’re asked that question. Does your mind search for the biggest personal and/or professional catastrophes you can recall? Or do they all feel big? Do you have to go back very far? Or [...]
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