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October 9, 2025 Do you look back at your life and ask if there was something that you could have done differently? Do you carry that guilt with you? This week’s post focuses on moral regret, which is the third of the four core regrets that Daniel H. Pink defined in his book, Power of… Read more
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9/22/2025 How often do you look back in your life and ask “if only” I had taken a chance? I have. I lacked confidence as a young person; I doubted my writing and speaking abilities. I feared rejection. Instead of testing myself, I held back. I played it safely. After I married and had my… Read more
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9/10/2025 Wednesday If you think back on your life, what regret hits hardest? I believe most of us have felt that sting of regret. It is universal, yet very personal. Muhammad Tuhin wrote that in the quiet hours of the night, a familiar shadow often creeps in, not a ghost in the room, but a… Read more
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9/3/2025 “No regrets.” This is a philosophy that many people claim for life. Some even have it tattooed onto their bodies. Yet, author Daniel H. Pink says that regret is a fundamental part of being human. Regret hurts but also instructs. We cannot have one without the other. Muhammad Tuhin wrote that it is crucial… Read more
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8/17/2025 What is the meaning of quitting? The dictionary defines quitting to stop doing something; to give up or resign one’s job or position. “Persistence is not always the best decision, certainly not absent context. And context changes,” wrote Annie Duke, author of Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away. I found this… Read more
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8/9/2025 Have you ever considered quitting? Over the years, I have quit jobs, hobbies, unsuccessful business ventures, and dead-end relationships. It was scary but free at the same moment. Idea of quitting has such a bad connotation, that the idea of doing it can be heart wrenching. Our society often touts perseverance and grit over… Read more
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August 3, 2025 Have you taken on tasks, style, characteristics, perspectives, or personal narratives, to fit in with others’ ideas about you and society, but it really isn’t you? In the last two blog posts, I shared information about ways and options to find your purpose in life. But what if what we have become… Read more
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August 1, 2025 I realized after writing my blog on Finding Your Purpose, that topic was too broad for one post. I continued my research; I came across other information that could help you find your purpose. The New York Times did a study that showed only twenty-five percent of people know their life’s purpose.… Read more
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Monday, July 21, 2025 Do you struggle to find or discover your purpose in life? I have as well. Does anyone have just one purpose in life? Or does it change and evolve over time? I know many people who do have purpose: One has passion for creating personal care boxes for those with substance… Read more
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June 14, 2025 Do you accept yourself? It is not an easy thing to do. For some of us, it is damn difficult. What is self-acceptance? Self-acceptance is the act of acknowledging and embracing both your strengths and weaknesses without judgment, leading to a more positive and fulfilling self-image. It involves recognizing your imperfections and making peace… Read more
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