Shouts and whispers (podcast 302)
Turning the page of a fresh new calendar year gets us more focused on looking forward than at any other time. It might be helpful to decide to look forward…
The most important word for change (podcast 300)
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…
Healthy thinking habits for the rest of your life (podcast 295)
You can choose to live happily and learn the skills and habits to keep it up for a lifetime. This week’s Decided Difference podcast wraps up a series of five…
How to hang in there when the going gets tough (podcast 294)
Significant change often takes more time, action, and effort than we wish. It isn’t always easy to stay the course or to decide what to do when you are not…