These are just some of my observations. Every successful person I know is good at delaying satisfaction and gratification. Consistently or religiously works out as well in some form or fashion. It’s not necessarily in a gym setting; most don’t have a gym membership. Many successful people have some sort of sports or athletics in …
There’s a significant risk of being overly attached or having expectations of your happiness and well-being. I meet many people who believe they deserve more and are in a state of unhappiness because of an attachment to how things should be… It is a most liberating experience when you can live life with an attitude …
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Sometimes, it may feel like there’s nowhere to turn. NO one understands. When discussing topics with your friends, family, or acquaintances, there’s worry or fear. Things feel heavy, and everything is piling up; the walls are caving in, time is running out, and no one understands. Life has this way of overwhelming us. Or your …
Submitted question this week via email: “How do I end up stuck in the same patterns and habits? How do I start and keep habits I deeply want? I keep falling off track.” By the way, if you have questions, feel free to email me at :hello@katherine-hood.com Learning new skills(action), and breaking old habits, is …
“I don’t have a damn clue what kind of life I want.” What if knowing that isn’t necessary? What if being stuck on this question creates a sense of unhappiness? Feeling like this question has to be answered creates a ton of pressure no matter the stage in life you’re in, but if you’re attempting …
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Blaming anything but yourself. Avoiding our own issues Quick to point fingers? Blame game? Victimhood. Insecurity. Shame. Denial. Why do we do this? It’s normal, by the way.. But there’s a better way.. Keep reading. It’s easy and takes little energy or effort to blame something or someone else. But, unfortunately, with most things, the …
Overthinking is Simply a Thinking Habit There are many ways we tend to overthink, ruminating about the past — anxiously worrying about a future event or scenario over and over in our head. But, of course, overthinking can be about the present too. Ever dwell or ruminate about your personality, current relationships, or job? Overthinking …
The Way you Think about a Situation is Causing Stress When you experience negative emotions, ask yourself: What is going through my mind right now? We are in a thought-created reality, so your thoughts create your experience and feelings. I love helping my clients see this clearly. We tend …
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Overthinking is Simply a Habit, Story time.. A little boy was faced with a recurring dilemma as he was a child growing up. Whenever his mom went to Walmart, she invited him to come along, knowing he enjoyed exploring the toy aisle picking out the family cereal and maybe buying a pack of baseball cards …
How can I prevent gaining weight during the holidays? Research shows that, on average, people gain about one pound during the period between Thanksgiving and the New Year. Just 94 calories per day are all that is needed to cause a one-pound weight gain in 37 days! What’s the real problem? The problem is a …
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How do I stop snacking when I feel like I can’t stop? It’s purely a thought loop you’re stuck in. Gotta break the habitual pattern. A thought loop is a thought followed by a good feeling. We, humans, are drawn to what feels good and move away from things that don’t feel good. So good …
Seeking validation is similar to thinking you need someone to tell you who you are or needing someone to tell you your worth. TELL YOURSELF! Your relationship with yourself is the longest relationship you’ll ever have; make it the best one. We are tribal beings. We need, crave, and desire connection and belonging. There’s a …
