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6 Ways to Clear YOUR Mental MUCK
Whether it rained or not where you live in April, did you shower away some of the muck in your mind to make space for new ideas (flowers) that May might bring (bloom) for you? We are living in a...
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3’S a Crowd (Stop Unhealthy Triangle Communication Now!)
Have you ever had an experience where something has happened with one person, and that person goes to another friend to complain about you? Or have you ever had a work experience where your boss comes...
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I Moved! (And Why You Should Too)
Last month I moved – and I am not speaking metaphorically. I physically left Los Angeles after over 16 years of living there and moved to San Diego. It was 100% an intuitive decision that made no...
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The Eight Splendid Truths of Happiness
In my study of happiness, I’ve labored to identify its fundamental principles. Because I get a tremendous kick out of the numbered lists that pop up throughout Buddhism (the Triple Refuge, the Noble...
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It’s The Final Countdown
Do you feel stuck and alone in your average home and average life? The only person with you 24-7 is you. What are you telling yourself? Do your thoughts sometimes send your brain into a tailspin? Me...
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Learning From My Dad’s Depression, Mental Illness and Suicide
Five years ago my father fell into a deep bout of depression. Twelve months later his depression culminated in suicide. I’m careful not to say he “committed” suicide, because it was clear to me, having...
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How to Cope with Anxiety/Triggers in Public
Dear Grace Q &A: what can I do if I’m outside my home, like shopping or working and I have anxiety? If I encounter a painful/difficult situation or I have an intrusive thought or memory that throws...
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What I Learned from the Pain in My Left Knee
When I woke up with a stabbing pain in my left knee five years ago, I immediately felt irritated. I thought to myself, “Why is this pain getting in the way of what I need to do today?” I reached for a...
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The Ultimate Reason Why Setting Healthy Boundaries Is a Sign of Self-Care
“If you spend your life pleasing others, you spend your life.” – Cheryl Richardson Looking back on my life, I see that for a long time I struggled to take care of my own wants and needs and didn’t make...
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How to Rise from a Heartbreak and Live Happily Ever After
Only a few events in life cause more distress, sadness, and self-doubt than a heartbreak after ending a romantic relationship. I experienced a feeling of Personal Apocalypse after my 19-year-long...
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10 Things I Learned from Tony Hawk
I can’t believe how jealous I am of Tony Hawk. He is three months younger than me. He was the world champion of skate boarding for 12 years in a row. He’s sold a billion dollars worth of video games....
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Your Permission Slip from the Universe
I’ve got the Goddess of Permission on speed dial and she was thrilled to oblige with this sweeping list of acts of self expression and liberation. We can draw on it whenever we need. Come back often....
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How to Keep Our Identity Despite Chemo Hair Loss
When I knew that chemo hair loss was going to happen to me, I decided to take matters into my own hands. It was one important way of feeling in charge, despite cancer. Chemo hair loss is not shared by...
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Healing My Love-Hate Relationship with Food Was the Most Empowering Thing I...
Healing my relationship with food was the most transformative and empowering thing I ever did – it changed all aspects of my life from my health to professional success to personal happiness. I’d...
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If I Could, I’d Tell You The Secrets to Living. Starting With This.
If I could, I’d tell you the secrets that would light your heart forever. I would say them soft and slow to get you to lean in and listen closely. If I could tell you exactly how to make the most out...
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Is It Time to End Your Relationship?
Have you ever felt massive confusion about whether the relationship you’re in right now is the right one for you to be in for the long-term? That feeling of not really knowing how to get to the right...
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How to Let Go of Unhealthy Relationships
Some relationships come with expiration dates. As we grow, we begin to see that perhaps the people we have chosen to be in relationships with in the past are no longer healthy to be with now. Although...
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To Be Happier, Write Your Own Set of Personal Commandments
One of the most challenging—and most helpful and fun—tasks that I did as part of my Happiness Project is to write my Twelve Personal Commandments. These aren’t specific resolutions, like make my bed,...
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Stressed? Take That Moment to Reset!
Did you know that you can’t take a deep conscious breath and feel stressed at the same time? Often I hear friends and clients talk about how stressed they are. I always, always ask if they like that...
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Yes, Roger, You Do Have a Choice!
Our story begins with my good friend, Roger. Well, his real name isn’t Roger but I wish to respect his privacy. Roger works as a data analyst at a big firm in California. One that you all know. He has...
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