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Micro-Habit #9: Slow Your Roll

Delay the Reaction We are fearfully and wonderfully made. When you really stop and think about it, the human body is amazing. Every single moment of every day, there are automatic processes happening inside of us that keep us living and breathing. Our hearts beat.Our lungs breathe.Our eyes blink.Our bodies respond, adjust, protect and react.…

Micro Habit #8 – Do Not Let Emotion Make the Decision

You know that feeling when you are really angry? When someone says something, does something, criticizes something, or corrects something—and suddenly your whole body wants to respond? You want to lash out.You want to defend yourself.You want to prove a point.You may even want to make them pay. It is not our finest moment. But…

Micro-Habit #7: Name the Distraction

There is a difference between what is urgent and what is important. I know that in theory. Living it out is another matter. My days are often interrupted by things other people consider urgent. Someone needs an answer immediately. A phone call needs to be made. An email is waiting for a response. A question…

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