Tag: responsibility

"I never made any sacrifices; I made choices." - Greg Searle

Make Choices, Not Sacrifices

In general, you can go through life feeling subject to your circumstances, or you can feel empowered to dictate your destiny. Either way, you face the same final fate. The big difference is how you think, feel, choose, act while you’re alive. So, ask yourself: Do I want to feel proud and empowered most days? …

Read more

"I'm not in this world to live up to your expectations and you're not in this world to live up to mine." - Bruce Lee

Self-serving Expectations

It’s not good to expect others to fill up your cup or fix all your problems. It’s not good to blame others for not doing what you wish they’d do. Especially if you’re expecting them to read your mind or pick up on subtle hints. Now, it’s okay to expect respect from others. And if …

Read more

"It seems that fighting is a game where everybody is the loser." - Zora Neale Hurston

Ignoring Isn’t Igrnorant

A lot of people value combat. Even in daily disputes. But combat consumes a lot of energy and doesn’t guarantee desirable outcomes. And just like judging or gossiping, anytime we combat others, we’re representing ourselves – not necessarily the situation or another person. When we yell, curse, throw, punch, or smite, we show the world …

Read more

“For myself I am an optimist – it does not seem to be much use to be anything else.” – Winston Churchill

Practical Optimism

You don’t have to be happy and positive all the time. But you don’t have to be a grumpy ol’ grump either. There’s a way to balance optimism and practicality. It’s rooted in acceptance and responsibility – knowing you’ll always be exactly where you need to be with whatever you have at hand; and being …

Read more

The Only Way To Change The World

We like to think we can make a difference and change the world. We like to think that our actions produce outcomes that can change the world for the better. But the reality is: We can’t change the world with the intent to change the world. Forcing change upon the world is silly – even …

Read more

Stop Calling People Toxic - The Be Well Place

Stop Calling People Toxic (and Start Developing Compassion)

You see it everywhere: How to Remove Toxic People From Your Life, How to Handle Toxic Friends, and Signs You’re in a Toxic Relationship. Stop it. Just stop it. Stop calling people toxic. Calling people toxic gives us a sense of power and righteousness. It relieves us of responsibility and justifies our feelings and circumstances. …

Read more

Monday Motivation: Taking the First Step

The first step is the hardest to take – but it doesn’t have to be. In order to truly get outside our comfort zones and do the things we think we cannot do, we must: Let go of other people’s expectations Let go of the fear of not being perfect Put one foot in front …

Read more

Monday Motivation: Letting Go Of People’s Expectations

In last week’s Monday Motivation, we talked about getting outside our comfort zones. This week, we focus on letting go of other people’s expectations. Whenever we make a life change, embark on a new journey, or do something we’ve never done before, we typically want to share what we’re up to with our friends and …

Read more

Monday Motivation Is Back – And Better Than Ever!

Hey there, I’m so excited to announce that Monday Motivation is back AND it’s now in video form. Woo! I can almost hear your shouts of joy through the interwebs… I hope this is a better way to deliver some inspiration first thing Monday morning. Please email me your feedback or let me know if …

Read more