by Merci Gracia | Feb 8, 2012 | Acceptance, Awareness, Change, Choices, Perception, Problems, Self-Awareness, Understanding
If someone’s behavior is bugging you, remember that your reaction is based on the way you’re framing the situation. Others may see no problem. Whatever the ultimate truth, you’ve got several options: 1) ask them to change; 2) distance yourself; or 3)...
by Merci Gracia | Dec 17, 2011 | Appreciation, Change, Create
You can have a safe and conflict-free life if you follow these guidelines: Never challenge conventional wisdom, defer your own wants and needs, go along with what others want and be sure not to try anything new. Alternatively, you could explore new frontiers, risk...
by Merci Gracia | Dec 8, 2011 | Appreciation, Attention, Change, Grateful, Gratitude
When you’re skippering a sailboat, you need to constantly make adjustments to stay on course. Life is the same way – you need to regularly adapt your attitude to accommodate new circumstances you encounter. Regardless of what’s going on, the easiest way to stay...
by Merci Gracia | Nov 30, 2011 | Change, Truth
When you’re focused on changing others, progress can seem very slow. When you work on changing yourself, others appear to transform quickly. That’s because the lens through which you’re looking has a new magnification. Self administered optometry....
by Merci Gracia | Nov 4, 2011 | Appreciation, Change, Focus, Value
Find the value in every situation and the upside in every circumstance. Then focus on the changes you’d like to see. When you appreciate the way things are now, you set yourself up for success in the future. Simple logic. Merci
by Merci Gracia | Oct 31, 2011 | Acceptance, Change, Love
If someone isn’t fitting so well into the box you’ve created for them, realize it’s not personal. Their job is to live life their way, not yours. Just because they’re not saying their lines according to your script, doesn’t mean you...