Essays
Dealing with bullies.
Why do some experiences stand out more than others? Happy interactions with family or friends are every day, but so are experiences that create sadness, embarrassment, or shame. Some may involve conflict, falling short of a goal, or temporarily behaving in a way that violates personal beliefs or values.
Make better decisions
Simply speaking, even the smallest decisions can lead to big changes. That’s why our decisions can propel us to new heights or create unexpected obstacles that are difficult to overcome. We’re the curators of our lives and responsible for every decision, good and bad.
Prioritize health
When asked to prioritize their values, people often rank health in the top 3 and many times the top priority. A healthy mind, body, and spirit influence other areas of your life. When one or more of those are unhealthy, or worse, in a state of decline, the different areas of your life also suffer. Building healthy habits takes time and resources, but the benefits exponentially exceed the initial inputs.
Worry about yourself.
We’re relatively unrestricted in our choices, short of negatively impacting others. Rules disincentivize behaviors the culture deems wrong or incongruent with a healthy and happy population. Aside from those, we are responsible for taking ownership of our choices and the outcomes those choices bring.