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  • [Back to How to stop stressing so you can change the world] If ever there were a time for us to be compassionate with ourselves, this is it. Any time we’re faced with events that kick up fear, or anger, it’s a good signal that it’s time to push pause and ask, “How can I show[...]

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    [Back to How to stop stressing so you can change the world] Picture, if you will, a Catherine Wheel, that firework that spins around a stationary central hub and throws sparks in all directions. For many of us, that’s a great visual for what life is too often like. Spinning in high-speed [...]

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    [Back to How to stop stressing so you can change the world] I have seen so many people lately who are determined to “stay angry!” so they can keep feeling motivated to be a voice for change. While I agree with the underlying sentiment – anger is a fantastic catalyst for action, [...]

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    [Back to How to stop stressing so you can change the world] Want to feel happier and less stressed? Stop watching the news! know, I know. I can already hear you spluttering, “But! But! But! I have to stay informed!” Yes, you do. No argument there. But if you want to be a long-term force[...]

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    There is no shortage of things in the world that desperately need our advocacy and action if things are going to change things for the better. And more an more, people are stepping up and finding their voice.  But if we are to have any hope of making an impact that lasts, we also have to [...]

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    [Back to How to stop stressing so you can change the world] “Do three random acts of kindness and call me in the morning.” Probably not a prescription any of us are likely to get from our doctor any time soon, but when it comes to navigating stress and feeling happier, maybe we should. [...]

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    [Back to How to stop stressing so you can change the world] With so many things going sideways in the world right now, it’s soooooo tempting to be hijacked by the call to Make! Everything! Better! Right! Now! But here’s the reality. What’s happening right now isn’t going to [...]

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    Yesterday I wrote about why your time behind the wheel has so much potential to help you feel happier and less stressed in your life. Today I want to share some specific ideas you can experiment with (just a small sampling of the ideas I explore in The Drive to Inner Peace.) You can use these[...]

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    Are you the person you aspire to be when you're behind the wheel? If the answer to that is no, you're in good company. Whenever I ask that question, most people laugh a little sheepishly and admit that they're not. Often far from it. For most of us, our time in the car - and especially in heavy [...]

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    Do you find yourself spinning wildly through your day, running at Mach 10 through your to-do list until you hit the end and think, where the hell did this day go? Mach 10 busyness is a function of how much we try to pack into our days, but it's also a function of habit. We're so used to [...]

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