Starting over can be really hard. It’s possible, though, that we might need to start over in some area of our lives when we are seeking to live our calling. We may have to approach it like a beginner and admit we have a lot to learn Jon Acuff wrote a blog a couple weeks […]
Sometimes life happens. It can be pretty frustrating when it does, especially when it interferes with our plans. In February of 2013, I lost just enough central vision that I could hardly read regular print anymore–including most of the stuff on my phone and computer. I wasn’t surprised because I have non age-related macular degeneration. […]
At Simply Great Lives, we feel that compassion toward other people is an essential characteristic for anyone who wants to make a difference in the world. Having said that… Imagine there is a certain food that I love to eat. Actually, it has some addictive characteristics so that when I do not eat any, I […]
Being busy is another common form of victim thinking. We throw the word “busy” around like it’s something that happens to us. We act like it’s something we get caught up in as though we have no choice in the matter. I try to avoid using the word “busy” because, to me, it implies that […]
The most common expression of victim thinking is “I have to… .” It permeates our speech and our writing. It’s everywhere. We use it without even really thinking about what it means. What “I have to…” Really Means There are several underlying assumptions behind this victim thinking. 1. “I have no other choice.” When […]
Look, if there’s something you really don’t like, change it! Don’t just complain. Don’t go victim. Do something about it. Sticking with the status quo is easy. Average people choose to take the easy route. But if you’re reading this, you’re not the average person. Truthfully, you have lots of power to make change. The […]
At Simply Great Lives, we encourage people to “plug in to positive inputs “to give them the positive energy they need to discover their purpose and live their calling. Apparently, having to regularly interact with negative people is not only discouraging if you’re wanting to live your calling, it can also negatively affect your health. […]
Today i’m taking a stand against whining on Facebook. Facebook is a great tool. We use it to check in with friends and to keep up with people. It’s a great way to share information. Let us be mindful, though, as we post to FB that the things we post will affect other people. People […]
Today I am recommending the book, “Emotional Intelligence 2.0” by Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves. The authors list three major influencers of human behavior: Personality IQ (traditional intelligence) Emotional intelligence The first two factors are generally not amenable to change. A person’s personality tends to be stable over time. IQ is typically the same at […]
Do you want to reclaim your power in your life? Use this tool to eliminate victim thinking by changing the stories you tell yourself and other people. Big thanks to Tracey Trottenberg of Amazing Women International for this gem. “Up until now… in the process…” It’s simple. All you have to do is filling the […]
