The most important word for change
When I named this endeavor A Decided Difference, I believed that making big decisions and allowing them to guide your choices was very important. Nearly six years later, I believe…
The only way through it (podcast 299)
When negative events happen, you don’t have to be at the mercy of your feelings. Taking conscious control of the processing of loss, grief, and loneliness is the way to…
Opening yourself to joy (podcast 298)
Your feelings about the holidays are determined by the focus you choose and the thoughts you create. In this week’s podcast, learn how to open yourself to the joy of…
The season of waiting (podcast 297)
Seasons of waiting can be long and miserable if we choose to see them that way. By doing that, we can create disagreeable feelings for ourselves. If we choose to…
Gratitude is good for you (podcast 296)
When you are feeling blue, or anxious, or discouraged, the fastest and most reliable method for lifting your mood is to focus on gratitude. This is a excellent strategy for…
The skill of asking for help (podcast 290)
How could asking for help be a skill that helps you to be stronger? Far from being a sign of weakness, asking for help might be one of the best…
The freedom found in forgiveness (podcast 289)
Forgiveness can help you find freedom from regret, bitterness, and frustration. Forgiveness can set you free and open the door to a brighter future. In this week’s podcast, learn more…
The perils of positive thinking (podcast 288)
There is a difference between “positive thinking” and thinking in healthy ways. You can think with a positive slant, while keeping a firm grip on what is real, what is…
Making peace with the inner critic (podcast 287)
Your internal critic can be a formidable foe, carrying vast emotional power. What could you accomplish if you could harness that power to serve you in striving for your goals…
Mired in misery (podcast 286)
If pain is inevitable, how do you avoid suffering? You can make the decision to focus on healing and moving forward, rather than looking back or staying mired in misery….