What If You Stopped Believing Your Bad Habits Are Bad?

coffee beans and crumbs on a plate

“I really need to start leaving some food on my plate. I always eat every last bite. I probably eat so much food I don’t actually need just because it’s there…” I was saying this to myself in my head the other night after dinner. I’ve said it many times. But that night, for whatever […]

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They’re Wrong About Pessimists

multiple paths

“You’re always so negative.” “Look on the bright side.” “Nothing pleases you.” So-called pessimists are used to hearing this kind of talk from family and friends. I should know–most of those closest to me consider me more or less a pessimist, and never fail to remind me of it. I’ve always kind of felt they […]

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