For my whole life I've been saying I'm just not a dog person (don't judge!). I liked them just fine but never had a strong desire to own one. I would pet other people's dogs but I can't say I longed for one. My kids, on the other hand, are dog people! Really any kind of animal, people. They've been begging for a dog for years, but I kept saying no way.
Read MoreA recent conversation in my kitchen went like this . . .
Me: "Wow, look at this giant blueberry! It makes me so happy when the weather is warm and the blueberries are the perfect size and color and flavor."
7 year old: "I totally get that Mom. I feel that way about butter."
Read MoreOur brain suggests thoughts to us. We either let those thoughts pass by or we grab the thought and believe it. The thoughts we believe drive our feelings. And in turn, our feelings drive the way we behave in the world.
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At the end of the day, do you ever look at your to do list and feel like a big ol' failure? I did! Even though I was working hard at everything all day, the to do list was never ever DONE. If you start the day by making an exhaustive list of to dos that never get checked off, you are likely setting yourself up for failure . . .
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