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Seeking calm is stressful. Image of a pressure cooker.

Stop Chasing Calm

Seeking calm is stressful.

The more you focus on inner calm the more you sense its absence.

Good feelings aren’t a roadmap. Calm isn’t a compass.

Stress means you care.
Discomfort indicates commitment.
Anxiety says, “This matters.”

Calm is a consequence, not a goal. When stress goes up, redirect your attention.

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Seven Secrets to Listening When Time is Short

The need to feel important closes ears and open’s mouths. Listening is both humble and humbling. Talking makes you feel important. Listening to others makes them feel important. Seven reasons you don’t listen:… Continue reading →