Paula R. Baines
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May 18, 2026 Do you remember the song “If You’re Happy and You Know It?” It was sung often when I was a child, and as a parent, I often sung it with my children. The first stanza of lyrics for the song are: If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands,If you’re… Read more
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May 11, 2026 Many experts describe happiness as a complex state that can include contentment, joy, satisfaction, and a sense of purpose. Psychologists often define it as a mix of positive emotions and overall life satisfaction. I have found in my research that there are three main differing views on happiness: Jeremy Sutton, Ph.D. wrote… Read more
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May 4, 2026 Recently my husband dropped off some items to our local trash/recycle center and swap shop. As he drove into our driveway afterwards, he got out of the truck holding up something. From the living room window, I could not tell what it was. He walked into our house. I could see by… Read more
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April 26, 2026 Do you believe there are enough resources? Do you believe there are opportunities and success for you and others? Are you generous in giving your time, energy and sharing contacts and resources? Are you grateful for the things that you have in your life? Do you look forward to collaborating with others?… Read more
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April 16, 2026 We live in a world that often tells us there is not enough. Not enough money, jobs, time, or even success. This premise is based on the scarcity mindset that I wrote about last week. There is another way to think. Are you the person who makes the most of what you… Read more
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April 9, 2026 Have you ever been stressed that you are not doing enough financially? Have you ever faced scary experiences, like losing your job, or struggled to make ends meet? Did you experience your parents worry about paying bills? Perhaps the adults faced financial struggles, then focused much of their attention on meeting those… Read more
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Life, as we know, can be messy, complex, and uncertain. Disruption and change are two constants in life. Have you ever asked why this happened? I think many of us have one point or another. What can be effective to manage change that we face in life? Our mindsets are especially important. Recently, I have… Read more
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Are you someone that keeps pushing through obstacles to learn something new? Do you love challenges because you become smarter because of your perseverance? Do you take time to learn from a mistake you made? Do you believe that how smart you are now is not fixed, there is room to grow? If you answered… Read more
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Do you tell yourself, “No way, can I do that. I am not smart or talented enough. Why try?” Do you focus on the outcome only? If your hard work did not yield the result that you wanted, do you think it was all for nothing? Your view of yourself can determine everything. Do you… Read more
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Have you heard the term mindset? Mindsets are cognitive frameworks that dictate how individuals perceive their abilities, challenges, and successes. Dr. Lauren Braithwaite wrote that the concept of mindset refers to our beliefs about how our intelligence, talents, and personal traits shape how we manage challenges, ultimately affecting our ability to achieve our goals. “What… Read more
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