Dr. Andrew Weil

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    The power of “No”

    “If you find that the demands on your time are overwhelming, don’t be afraid to politely say ‘no’ when someone asks you to do or attend something. It’s better to say ‘no’ early on instead of ‘maybe’ or ‘we’ll see.’ You’ll appreciate the freedom of protecting your schedule and prioritizing your commitments.” ~Dr. Andrew Weil No is a powerful word — and sometimes we have to muster the courage to use it. Too often, we’re afraid of losing approval if we deny a request or turn down an offer.  People-pleasers, especially, feel twice as guilty when they say no, and typically follow their negative response with an elaborate explanation. But…

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    Soul-mending time

    “So often we spend any spare moment stuck to a screen on social media or our news feed. Schedule time for being disconnected. Set your phone to ‘do not disturb’ and embrace the void by appreciating a sunrise or sunset, reading a book, or just staring off into space. Studies show our most creative moments happen during boredom.” ~Dr. Andrew Weil Sunrise on the St. Joseph River / Cindy La Ferle Miss any posts this week? For more content and social media sharing options, please visit the home page.

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    Time out

    “So often, we spend any spare moment stuck to a screen on social media or our news feed. Embrace and schedule time for being disconnected. Set or schedule your phone to “Do not disturb” and appreciate a sunrise or sunset, read a book, or just stare off into space. Studies show our most creative moments occur during boredom.” ~Dr. Andrew Weil Sunrise in St. Joseph / Cindy La Ferle ______________ You are welcome to share my posts on social media. For sharing options, please look for the beige box located below each day’s post.