I met up for dinner with a group of friends - among them an old friend whom I hadn't seen in a while. As we waited for our meal to come, I excused myself to take my toddler for a walk to burn off some energy, knowing that expecting her to sit through the …
The Problem of Guilt: You Have Unrealistic Expectations
Last Friday we talked about Guilt: so many of us carry it needlessly, and it can really impact our ability to live whole and happy lives. I believe there are two root causes of this problem: - You aren't doing what you should be doing - You have unrealistic expectations of yourself and need …
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The Problem of Guilt: You aren’t doing what you should be doing.
Ok, so on Friday we talked about the prevalence of guilt, and the fact that in many cases it can be traced back to two main causes: You aren't doing what you should be doing. You have unrealistic expectations of yourself and need a reality check. Today we are looking at point one: You …
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The Problem of Guilt: Introduction
I met with a friend for a quick coffee one day, a few years back. She had about forty five minutes to spend with me, in between a busy morning and an even busier afternoon. As always, I marvelled at her productivity, and that in the midst of all her responsibilities she had made time …
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