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Black and White Thinking: Good or Bad?
/in Life Skills/by Susan PullenWhen we engage in black and white thinking, we miss the complexity and subtlety in situations because we can’t see multiple perspectives. Learn more about dichotomous thinking.
“That did NOT just happen”: Reconciling with reality
/in Life Skills/by Susan PullenMany times, our idea of what should be and the reality of what is conflict. We might find ourselves circling the same thoughts, getting stuck in the story. And until we change the way we talk to ourselves about the situation and rewire our thought patterns, we will remain trapped in it.
Dreams Point the Way Toward Your Life Purpose
/in Dreams, Life Purpose/by Susan PullenWhen I tell people that my dreams have been a guiding light in finding my life purpose, I get some strange looks. But our dreams are actually messages from our Higher Selves, and they include guidance on everything from health to relationships to our life purpose.
Opening Your Heart to Your Emotions
/in Healing, Life Skills/by Susan PullenWhen we give ourselves the time and space to deliberately turn our attention to our feelings, they can begin to move. Have you been paying close attention to your emotions?
Saying Yes to Healing
/in Healing, Life Skills/by Susan PullenWhen injured—emotionally or physically—the fastest way to improvement is to say yes to healing. The more we fight it, the longer we will remain stuck in our original hurt state.
Breaking Free of Fear
/in Life Skills/by Susan PullenFear is a common issue for many people. It can keep us from moving forward in our life in the ways we want to, rearing its head when we venture outside our routine. Here are a handful of tools for breaking free from fear.
Feeling Boxed In? Time to Break Your Own Rules
/in Life Skills/by Susan PullenHave you ever sat down and examined the list of rules that you’ve absorbed from family, friends, teachers, and culture? You just might be boxing yourself in, and it just might be time to break your own rules.
“That’s Not My Baby” ~ Shying Away from Being Responsible
/in Life Skills/by Susan PullenMost of us have had the experience of not wanting to take responsibility for an issue or area of our life. This reluctance can show up as denial, procrastination or avoidance with following through with tasks. Our reluctance to deal with a situation can have it’s root in several places, including: fear of increased pressure […]