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…
Beginning the process of change (podcast 293)
The process of change begins with deciding which change you will make. Decisions can sometimes lead to feelings of being imprisoned by your own choices, but not always. Making a…
Getting clear on where to go from here (podcast 292)
Deciding to change begins with dreaming of change, and capturing your dreams can be the first step toward making them reality. This week’s Decided Difference podcast is all about imagining…
Who you decide to be (podcast 291)
What happens when you embark on the path of “A Decided Difference?” You become who you decide to be. This week’s podcast is the first in a series of five…
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…
One __fill in the blank__ at a time (podcast 285)
“One day at a time” is good advice, but you may need to take things a little further. Problems can be more manageable, and joy can be more precious, when…
Yes, but… (podcast 283)
Could this be the first rule of successful living? No matter is presented to you by life, your job is to say, “yes, and…” What if your job is to…
The time to be happy is now (podcast 282)
Do you think you can’t be happy until your problems are solved? Problems and happiness can coexist, yes, in your life. In this week’s podcast, consider how you can be…
How to enjoy stress (podcast 280)
What kind of stress could you add to your life to be healthier, stronger, richer, smarter, or happier? How could you change your own life by taking the attitude that…
Dare to daydream (podcast 279)
It’s July, the perfect time to slow down and let yourself dream a little. If your life goes where your thoughts lead, where are you headed? Find some ideas for…