happiness – Dr. Randy Cale

07 Jan

To Be Happier, We Must Embrace the Unfamiliar

We are creatures of familiarity. We could simply say creatures of habit. Or, more technically, we are creatures with brains that become conditioned to run the same programs repeatedly. How Thoughts Repeat Themselves Research suggests we tend to have many

31 Dec

“Do” Constantly, Then Maybe “Have” & Afterwards I Can “Be” Happy & Fulfilled in 2024?

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As the New Year is upon us, many of us reflect upon our lives, our successes, our satisfaction, where we have been and likely where we are going. If life is filled with enormous levels of satisfaction and happiness, then

17 Dec

Santa: It’s Time to Set Expectations!

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Okay, let’s face it. Most children get too much stuff these days when Santa arrives. Too strong, you think? Perhaps, but we can know one thing for sure: The more stuff they get…, the less they seem to appreciate it.

10 Dec

Thriving & Enjoyment: The Role of Best Effort.

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We often delight in seeing an A on a test or witnessing our children or team win a game. Expressions of admiration for our children’s looks or talent are common. You have probably heard phrases like, “She’s brilliant,” or “he’s a good-looking young lad,”

19 Nov

Thanksgiving: The Expression of Gratitude

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Imagine my delight when reminded of the definition of ‘Thanksgiving.’ It’s more than just a holiday; it means the ‘expression of gratitude.’ Such a simple definition may seem unremarkable initially, but I invite you to dig into this with me.

12 Aug

How To Feel Bad When Working Hard: Taking Things Personally

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In All Posts, Daily Routines, Happiness, Parent Coaching, Routines & Structure
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In this series of mistakes that fail your family, I am highlighting common strategies that undermine your children’s success and happiness. We have covered several behavioral strategies recently, but today’s discussion focuses on a critical mental mistake: Taking things personally.

08 Mar

Flourishing This Year: Part 2

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Previously, I introduced three daily commitments I have resolved to practice this year. I am sharing them as the ‘daily three.’ Today I expand upon these commitments and the role they play in flourishing. The Daily Three 1. Forgiveness of

28 Feb

Thoughts On How To Flourish This Year

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We often begin a new year by focusing upon the struggles, upsets, and pain sources we want to eliminate in the future. In a sense, this is eminently understandable. Yet, if we’re going to flourish and experience our best life,

07 Jan

Three Meta-Level Commitments for This Year

As we launch into another New Year, let me first offer my warmest, most heartfelt wishes for a healthy, happy, and abundant New Year. With the last year bringing most of us unique challenges that taxed us both physically and

01 Dec

What Kids Want vs Need Part 2

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It’s Santa’s Job to Know What’s Best for You Okay, let’s face it. Most children get too much stuff this day and time. Well, can I really say it’s too much? Maybe not…but we can know one thing for certain: