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Effective Decision Making Requires Getting Centered
Effective Decision Making Requires Getting Centered

When decision making is difficult, unconscious limiting thoughts may be getting in the way. Taking the time to get centered helps quiet the competing voices in our heads so we can determine the best choice.

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Posts by ElaineElaine Klonickidecision making, distractions, perfectionism, digging deep, waffling, uncomfortable feelings, people pleasing, boundaries, indecision, the two-chair technique, expectations, limiting thoughts, fear, mental clarity, courage, mental confusion, authenticity Comment
To Improve your Relationships, try Focusing on the Little Things
To Improve your Relationships, try Focusing on the Little Things

By taking note and writing down the daily kindnesses our partners show us, we can diminish our irritation and increase our positive feelings towards them.

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Posts by ElaineElaine Klonickirelationships, relationship tool, gratitude, kindness, perspective, Malcom Gladwell, broken window theory, irritation, The Tipping Point, crime, cascading effect, frustration, annoyance, gratitude jar, gratitude journal, gratitude practice, present moment, happiness, habits, couples therapy, connection, memories, affection, loving feelings Comments
The Path to Healing
The Path to Healing

As a nation, we’re having honest conversations about difficult topics. Growing pains are hard. We know we can’t go back. We have to press on, hoping and praying that we will emerge with greater clarity, empathy, and awareness.

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Posts by ElaineElaine Klonickihealing, therapy, trials, tribulations, journey, transformation, heartbreak, anger, racial injustice, honesty, This is Us, CNN, Dan Fogelman, breakdown, anxiety, compassion, clarity, empathy, pain, peace, strength, wisdomComment
How to Cultivate More Optimism
How to Cultivate More Optimism

To a certain extent, we are in control of how we view the world. Instead of approaching life from a fearful stance, we can take steps to increase the likelihood of positive outcomes, and expand our capacity to handle disappointment when things don’t go our way.

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Posts by ElaineElaine Klonickioptimism, the bright side of life, glass-half-empty, glass-half-full, happiness set point, innate tendencies, dispositions, attitude, hope, confidence, positivity, rose-colored glasses, temperament, demeanor, balanc, preparation, learned helplessness, failing, disappointment, positive psychologyComment
Owning Your Talents
Owning Your Talents

Sometimes we forget to look at all the good we do, and to own all the things we do right. It is never too late to work on your self-confidence.

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Posts by ElaineElaine Klonickitalents, confidence, journey, trust, authenticity, self-criticism, angst, insecurity, self-defeat, perfectionism, inner critic, Brene Brown, nature vs. nurture, work in progress, connection, hormones, parenting, biology, psychology, gender differences, anxiety, negative emotions, resilience, gender equality, self-esteem, self-confidenceComment