Good, Better or Best?
People often come to me feeling tired and stuck. They ask, "How do I fix my life?" They think they need to wake up at 4 AM, run a marathon, or change everything overnight. But that usually leads to burnout. Real change doesn't have to be hard. In fact, for it to stick, it should be simple. Here are four easy lessons I teach my clients to help them feel happier and calmer. 1. Change the Story in Your Head Imagine you are wearing sunglasses with dark lenses. Everything you look at—the sun, the trees, your friends—will look dark. Your attitude is like those glasses. If you constantly tell yourself "I’m not good enough" or "This is too hard," then your life will feel hard. Try this: Notice when you are being mean to yourself. Instead of saying: "I made a mistake. I’m so stupid." Say this instead: "I made a mistake. It happens to everyone. I will learn from it." Be as kind to yourself as you woul...
