Mental Clarity & Calmness

High-Stakes Versus High-Risk

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I have been thinking about high-stakes, risk, and objective versus subjective thinking. My Take on High-Stakes versus High-Risk High-stakes describes a situation where you can, or perceive you can, gain or lose a lot such as an advantage or something you really want.  Your thoughts determine what you believe are high-stakes conditions, events, needs, requirements, […]

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In a Hurry…In a Worry

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Originally posted 10 years ago. In this time of COVID-19 remember that activities like rushing to overstock on food usually means worry and fear is present… and that is not good for your health. Do you sometimes want to know the answer to something, or the outcome of a situation, right NOW?   Do you sometimes rush […]

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Wisdom Series: Thoughts, Knowledge, and Wisdom

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Thoughts, knowledge, and wisdom are connected to the mind yet have significant differences in life applications.  *Please enjoy this blog and see note below* Thoughts and Wisdom As shared in “Choose Your Thoughts Well”, it is estimated that we have between 12,000- 60,000 thoughts per day.  This range is attributed to factors such as your […]

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A Effective Way to be Present – Do Not Compare

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Very Smart Girls will celebrate its 10th Birthday on July 27, 2019!  In honor of this milestone, I will provide an update on my first 4 blogs- There is No Such Thing as a Table for Two, What is Wellness?, An Effective Way to be Present- Do Not Compare, and 2 Essential Guidelines to Create […]

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Peaceful and Powerful Acceptance

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Acceptance is my “go-to” thought, however, lately I’m aware that I can have feelings like concern or doubt immediately after feeling acceptance. Did the acceptance go away? How could it last longer? What is my next best step? I am now posting on Be All of You Today @BeAllofYouToday.com. An update to this blog can […]

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Your Freedom, and Responsibility, To Change Your Mind

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I used to think that changing my mind was a sign of weakness because it meant that I did not think things through carefully enough or didn’t have enough conviction.  I also judged people when they changed their mind. While I still think things through, especially before I make a commitment, I am very aware […]

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Cause and Effect Thinking and Spinning Out

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I believe in cause and effect.  I experience it every day.  I eat a healthy meal and I feel good.  I feel irritated and more irritating things appear in my life.  Cause and effect awareness is a great learning tool. And it can be overused.  I know because I can get spun out in cause […]

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Think the Opposite

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What if your thoughts were 100%, or 80%, or 50% inaccurate, not for your highest good, not for the highest good of others, or simply and innocently outdated? How important do you think your thoughts are? What if you took one day and thought the opposite?  What if the opposite is true? Thought comes before […]

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Slowing Down Time

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I recently went to New York City (“10 Inspirational Quotes about New York City”) and noticed that I was just as busy as I am at home, however, there was enough time to get everything done with time to spare!  It was as if time had slowed down even in the hustle and bustle of Manhattan When […]

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What Story Are You Sticking To?

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Are you playing out inaccurate, outdated, non-productive, or negative stories in your life? Are you stuck in your story?  Are you stuck in someone else’s story? Do you know what your stories are?  Who is in charge of the stories you tell yourself- your ego or your heart? Are you willing to start with a blank […]

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