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Sometimes, life gets hectic. That's normal, and it's real. Being a #RadicalPositivity activist means recognizing that, and having strategies for dealing with it. Today, I squeezed this little stress ball about eleventy billion times while trying to get my laptop to behave. It helps. It isn't magic, but it helps, and so does following the advice of inhaling and exhaling. I love mindful breathing exercises for managing stress. What are your go to methods for dealing with the inevitable stress that is part of the human condition? #HappinessIsCourage #ChiefHappinessOfficer #workhappyindiana #workplacestress #stressmanagement #inhaleexhale #meditate #mindfulness https://www.instagram.com/p/B63233GJxWP/?igshid=1q9ys7gq9mv3v

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This awesome calendar is courtesy of my friends at the @rakfoundation and perfectly encompasses my mantra that #HappinessIsCourage It's a new week, the first full week of this new year. How will you step boldly and happily into the opportunities before you? #ChiefHappinessOfficer #HappinessIsCourage #workhappyindiana #mondaymotivation #liveyourbestlife #dontworrybehappy #randomactsofkindness #livekindly https://www.instagram.com/p/B6-duAQl1fc/?igshid=1g964c5np902x

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It's here!! Monday is here! 🎉 Don't squander this amazing opportunity to kick start your week. How are you making your Monday matter?❓❔❓ #ChiefHappinessOfficer #HappinessIsCourage #workhappyindiana #lifecoachesofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B7QwKs_JWyG/?igshid=9pey78o872kf

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If you were just walking past this little crab apple tree in my neighborhood, you probably wouldn't give it much thought. It's winter time and the leaves are gone, fruit is shriveled, nothing much to see. Look closer. There are tiny buds starting to appear, and little patches of lichen, too, which are life in a way we don't always understand. Maybe it's not what we consider traditionally beautiful, but it's alive, sustaining life, and filled with hope for the next season. Just because something doesn't fit the stereotype of what you expect success or happiness or "good" to look like, don't rule out its potential until you've taken a closer look. You never know what you might be missing! #HappinessIsCourage #ChiefHappinessOfficer #lifecoachesofinstagram #RadicalPositivity #workhappyindiana https://www.instagram.com/p/B7Tyxd6lOuK/?igshid=5gcsfuzinsix

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I used to proudly announce that "Sarcasm is my first language!" Sarcasm (or "snark") can feel like a powerful coping mechanism. The truth is, though, sarcasm is often very damaging, and when people routinely reach for a sarcastic comment, the quality of the conversation tends to decrease markedly. Sarcasm is also frequently used as a power play, to deflect attention away from what the other person is trying to say and bring the spotlight to the person making the snarky comment. Rarely does it add to the dialogue, though. Next time you're tempted to lash out with a sarcastic reply, consider your motivation. Are you trying to be humorous, or are you trying to diminish what they're saying? If it's the former, can you comment in a way that's constructive? And if it's the latter... is it really necessary? Just pause, and ask yourself if it's the right thing to do. And if you're stuck and unsure how to change those patterns, let's talk. You might be surprised how much improvement you'll see in your #ResultsAndRelationships. #ChiefHappinessOfficer #HappinessIsCourage #WorkHappyIndiana #RadicallyPositiveResults https://www.instagram.com/p/B7enS9nJ1kQ/?igshid=rqigl0xgu3jj

[skratekin1]

I used to proudly announce that "Sarcasm is my first language!" Sarcasm (or "snark") can feel like a powerful coping mechanism. The truth is, though, sarcasm is often very damaging, and when people routinely reach for a sarcastic comment, the quality of the conversation tends to decrease markedly. Sarcasm is also frequently used as a power play, to deflect attention away from what the other person is trying to say and bring the spotlight to the person making the snarky comment. Rarely does it add to the dialogue, though. Next time you're tempted to lash out with a sarcastic reply, consider your motivation. Are you trying to be humorous, or are you trying to diminish what they're saying? If it's the former, can you comment in a way that's constructive? And if it's the latter... is it really necessary? Just pause, and ask yourself if it's the right thing to do. And if you're stuck and unsure how to change those patterns, let's talk. You might be surprised how much improvement you'll see in your #ResultsAndRelationships. #ChiefHappinessOfficer #HappinessIsCourage #WorkHappyIndiana #RadicallyPositiveResults https://www.instagram.com/p/B7enS9nJ1kQ/?igshid=x0i0ugcm65t1

[skratekin1]

If you were just walking past this little crab apple tree in my neighborhood, you probably wouldn't give it much thought. It's winter time and the leaves are gone, fruit is shriveled, nothing much to see. Look closer. There are tiny buds starting to appear, and little patches of lichen, too, which are life in a way we don't always understand. Maybe it's not what we consider traditionally beautiful, but it's alive, sustaining life, and filled with hope for the next season. Just because something doesn't fit the stereotype of what you expect success or happiness or "good" to look like, don't rule out its potential until you've taken a closer look. You never know what you might be missing! #HappinessIsCourage #ChiefHappinessOfficer #lifecoachesofinstagram #RadicalPositivity #workhappyindiana https://www.instagram.com/p/B7Tyxd6lOuK/?igshid=fk4nozspxo5v

[skratekin1]

It's here!! Monday is here! 🎉 Don't squander this amazing opportunity to kick start your week. How are you making your Monday matter?❓❔❓ #ChiefHappinessOfficer #HappinessIsCourage #workhappyindiana #lifecoachesofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B7QwKs_JWyG/?igshid=2q5q9tripr2l