John R. Young

I write about creating clarity, ease, and joy in your life.

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@theAmyJanexo I acknowledge you for facing it all - and I believe in you.

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@theAmyJanexo YES!

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I’ve had days when I felt that I've gotten nothing done.

I got to the end of the day and thought, “Well, what was that all about?”

Yet, when I slow down and reflect on how the day went, I notice that I actually accomplished a lot.

When was the last time that you acknowledged yourself for all that you do?

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An exchange between a mother and her young daughter overheard on a sidewalk in the South Bronx:

“You're the best.”

“No, you're the best.”

“No, you're the best.”

“You are the best.”

“Can I have some banana?”

“Sure.”

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@theAmyJanexo Smile.

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@IAmEvanHarris It's ok - there's another boat coming. And it'll leave when you're ready.

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@MaeSalinas22 Lessons all the time. Wisdom is not related to age.

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@MakeBettingPay Make the bet. Make it as small as necessary so you make it.

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Do you struggle with being creative?

Or, think that maybe you’re not creative?

The issue is not in being creative - you are.

It’s innate.

You have ideas all the time.

Thought flows through your mind constantly, whether you notice it or not.

The question is, are you aware and do you notice?

What stands in the way after that is judging the ideas as they come up.

And taking action.

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You never really know what's going on with another person.

All you see is one side of the situation.

Your side.

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You are a creator.

You create your own experience and give meaning to everything:

* Situations - you can see a movie with a friend, and each of you has a different experience of it.

* Things - the dress is blue or brown, depending on how you see it.

* And people - you create each person you encounter based on your beliefs, pre-concepts, biases, etc.

How are you creating the person you’re with right now?

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Slow down.

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I am one who eats more than I need to.

I forgive myself for judging myself that I eat more that I need to.

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@LaneSieran Is the label ADHD useful to you? Do all the strategies and tactics work for you? Whatever works.

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Every system is perfect for the result you’re getting from it.

- Brushing your teeth.
- Preparing a meal.
- Driving to work.
- Arriving late to events.
- Relationships that last a week.
- Savings that equal the price of a haircut.

If you’re not getting the result you want, look at the system you’re using.

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When you are confused about what to do next, take a break.

Step away from your normal routine.

Turn off electronics.

Create space.

You'll know what to do next.

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@MakeBettingPay Life is like a sine wave.

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Expressions of love don’t need to be some big grand gesture.

Stopped at a traffic light yesterday, I looked in the rear view mirror and saw a couple in the car behind me.

He caressed her face.

She rested her head on his shoulder.

He rested his head on hers.

The light turned green and we moved on.

My delight is seeing love all around.

What expressions of love have you observed, given, or received today?

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Any thought you have that does not come from a place of love is a limiting belief.

Some are obvious:
- “I’m not worthy or not good enough.”
- “I don’t know what to do.”
- “I overeat.”
- “I eat too little.”
… judgments you make about yourself.

Others are more insidious:
- “He’s dumb.”
- “That’s ugly.”
- “I can’t believe they went out looking like that.”
… judgments you make about others.

Identify your limiting beliefs so you can release them.

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What must you do to help you move from where you are now to where you want to be?

What’s not working for you?

- Lack of knowledge or skill: ask Google or Chat GPT, or get specific training.

- Lack of a plan: get clear on your destination (then set your GPS).

- Resistance or invisible barriers: identify and forgive your limiting beliefs.

Which of these is most challenging for you to address?