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Why We Humans Struggle to Do What’s Good for Us (And How to Change That)

I hear it all the time from my clients — and it usually comes with a sheepish grin. "Dr. Cale, I know I said I was going to start meditating... but then my dog looked at me funny, and somehow Netflix just... happened." Or, "I absolutely planned to go to bed early —...
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From Complaints to Influence: How to Transform Frustration into Positive Impact

Frustrations happen. Whether you're on a small, close-knit team or navigating a massive corporate machine, stuff goes wrong. Maybe it's the same software glitch, haunting you like a tech-savvy ghost. Or a process so convoluted it makes building a boat out of...
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Be Cautious Of the ‘In the Moment’ Emotions

We've all been there. The resolution to eat healthier crumbles when you're eyeing that gooey slice of pizza. The commitment to exercise fades the moment you whisper, "I just don't feel like it today... maybe later." And of course, there's the promise to be calm and...
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Clutter Invites More Clutter, Which Triggers More Anxiety.

A client recently shared her daily struggle with anxiety. While she's managing many aspects of life quite well, one silent saboteur keeps sneaking in: clutter. Her home, once a haven, now feels overwhelming. And here's the kicker-she's not alone. Many are frustrated...

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Thanksgiving:  Tips for Nurturing Gratitude at Home

Thanksgiving: Tips for Nurturing Gratitude at Home

Let’s consider giving and gratitude. The very act of giving, when offered without hope for reward or return, brings fascinating benefit. Even when feeling some ‘lack’ in our lives, these moments of giving yield a reward of immense gratitude, instantly and automatically. It just flows into us with overwhelming feelings of warmth and appreciation.

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Puny or Powerful?

Puny or Powerful?

When we wake up in the morning, here’s what happens to most of us. Residual thought from the day before, whether it be more positive or negative, quickly comes to mind. With that and all the familiarity from yesterday’s events, the mind is quickly back on track to...

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Anger Begets More Anger.  Gratitude Begets More Gratitude.

Anger Begets More Anger. Gratitude Begets More Gratitude.

Our minds are like a telescopic lens, and the more we focus on something, the larger it becomes.  As a child, we begin with a starter telescope, and this makes it hard to get locked into one perspective.  As we age, we evolve to giant telescopes, with a great capacity to focus in on a single point of view.  As we zoom in on perception or a belief (and this creates an emotion), the mind then expands upon that over and over.  

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