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A Decided DifferenceThe bitter with the sweetIf you are going to live, you have to somehow deal with the whole package life delivers to you. The bad comes with the good, the sorrow with the joy. When you know you can handle whatever comes your way, you find peace. LouAnn Clark wraps up the Decided Difference podcast series with reminders of how to make that happen. The podcast episodes from January, 2018 forward will remain available online for at least one more year. You can find them at decideddifference.libsyn.com.
2021-11-0114 min
A Decided DifferenceThe bitter with the sweetIf you are going to live, you have to somehow deal with the whole package life delivers to you. The bad comes with the good, the sorrow with the joy. When you know you can handle whatever comes your way, you find peace. LouAnn Clark wraps up the Decided Difference podcast series with reminders of how to make that happen. The podcast episodes from January, 2018 forward will remain available online for at least one more year. You can find them at decideddifference.libsyn.com.
2021-11-0114 min
A Decided DifferencePreparing for the dark days aheadAs the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, you may find your mood falling with the leaves. In this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference, LouAnn has ideas for keeping spirits bright, even during the darkest days.
2021-10-2512 min
A Decided DifferencePreparing for the dark days aheadAs the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, you may find your mood falling with the leaves. In this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference, LouAnn has ideas for keeping spirits bright, even during the darkest days.
2021-10-2512 min
A Decided DifferenceFinding the light of your lifeIf you aren’t enjoying your life, you may be in danger of falling into depression, if you aren’t already there. And the shorter, colder days of winter are not going to help. It might be a good idea to get some light going in your life before it gets any darker. In this week’s podcast, LouAnn has suggestions for ways to light up your life.
2021-10-1811 min
A Decided DifferenceFinding the light of your lifeIf you aren’t enjoying your life, you may be in danger of falling into depression, if you aren’t already there. And the shorter, colder days of winter are not going to help. It might be a good idea to get some light going in your life before it gets any darker. In this week’s podcast, LouAnn has suggestions for ways to light up your life.
2021-10-1811 min
A Decided DifferenceJust when you thought it was over…Habits help us manage our day-to-day lives with more ease and enjoyment, but bad habits can interfere with reaching our goals. Habits have an impact on health, relationships, work, finances, and more. In this week’s podcast, LouAnn explores how to strengthen the habits that serve you, even in the face of challenges.
2021-10-1112 min
A Decided DifferenceJust when you thought it was over…Habits help us manage our day-to-day lives with more ease and enjoyment, but bad habits can interfere with reaching our goals. Habits have an impact on health, relationships, work, finances, and more. In this week’s podcast, LouAnn explores how to strengthen the habits that serve you, even in the face of challenges.
2021-10-1112 min
A Decided DifferenceBetter thinking for better resultsYour brain is not exactly like a computer, but what you put into it largely determines what you get out. In this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference, LouAnn explores the processes that turn information into emotion.
2021-09-1312 min
A Decided DifferenceBetter thinking for better resultsYour brain is not exactly like a computer, but what you put into it largely determines what you get out. In this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference, LouAnn explores the processes that turn information into emotion.
2021-09-1312 min
A Decided DifferenceMinding the bodyYour mind and your body are not disconnected; they are intertwined in a never-ending circle of wholeness. Changing one changes the other, for better or for worse. In this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference, LouAnn explores ways to lift your spirits by enlisting the help of your body.
2021-08-3012 min
A Decided DifferenceMinding the bodyYour mind and your body are not disconnected; they are intertwined in a never-ending circle of wholeness. Changing one changes the other, for better or for worse. In this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference, LouAnn explores ways to lift your spirits by enlisting the help of your body.
2021-08-3012 min
A Decided DifferenceCreating the good lifeHow can you create the good life for yourself? Even in the midst of grief and loss, joy and beauty are all around us. It is up to us to choose to notice them and to celebrate them. In this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference, LouAnn explores little ways to make a big difference.
2021-08-1614 min
A Decided DifferenceCreating the good lifeHow can you create the good life for yourself? Even in the midst of grief and loss, joy and beauty are all around us. It is up to us to choose to notice them and to celebrate them. In this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference, LouAnn explores little ways to make a big difference.
2021-08-1614 min
A Decided DifferenceFace it to fix itTo solve problems, we must first face them, but that can lead to pain we would prefer to avoid. In this week's podcast from A Decided Difference, LouAnn has suggestions on how to stop procrastinating and face pain in the short term for better long-term outcomes.
2021-08-0912 min
A Decided DifferenceFace it to fix itTo solve problems, we must first face them, but that can lead to pain we would prefer to avoid. In this week's podcast from A Decided Difference, LouAnn has suggestions on how to stop procrastinating and face pain in the short term for better long-term outcomes.
2021-08-0912 min
A Decided DifferenceGetting back to normal. Or not.The world is beginning to return to “normal,” but that doesn’t mean you have to go back to the way things used to be. You can continue to use your head to find creative solutions, as you have done throughout the pandemic, but let your heart take the lead as you decide how you want to live in a post-pandemic world. There have been positive aspects to the experiences of the past year and a half, and you can benefit from remembering them. This is the last new podcast episode for two months, as LouAnn takes a sabbatical. She wi...
2021-05-3112 min
A Decided DifferenceGetting back to normal. Or not.The world is beginning to return to “normal,” but that doesn’t mean you have to go back to the way things used to be. You can continue to use your head to find creative solutions, as you have done throughout the pandemic, but let your heart take the lead as you decide how you want to live in a post-pandemic world. There have been positive aspects to the experiences of the past year and a half, and you can benefit from remembering them. This is the last new podcast episode for two months, as LouAnn takes a sabbatical. She wi...
2021-05-3112 min
A Decided DifferenceEnvironmental protection (not that kind)Your surroundings can help make or break your mood, so why not take control of them as much as you can? In this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference, LouAnn has thoughts about environment and how to use it to your advantage.
2021-05-1713 min
A Decided DifferenceEnvironmental protection (not that kind)Your surroundings can help make or break your mood, so why not take control of them as much as you can? In this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference, LouAnn has thoughts about environment and how to use it to your advantage.
2021-05-1713 min
A Decided DifferenceWhat it means to failWhat does it mean to fail? How you view failure may determine not just how you feel, but what you do in the future. In this week's podcast, LouAnn explores the BS surrounding failure and offers some ideas for healthy thinking about an event that happens to all of us.
2021-05-0312 min
A Decided DifferenceWhat it means to failWhat does it mean to fail? How you view failure may determine not just how you feel, but what you do in the future. In this week's podcast, LouAnn explores the BS surrounding failure and offers some ideas for healthy thinking about an event that happens to all of us.
2021-05-0312 min
A Decided DifferenceSorting things outSpring cleaning doesn’t have to be limited to your physical space. Clearing out old thoughts and beliefs that don’t serve you can open space for growth. What do you need to clean out of your house or out of your life this spring? In this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference, LouAnn has ideas for refreshing your home and your outlook.
2021-04-0511 min
A Decided DifferenceSorting things outSpring cleaning doesn’t have to be limited to your physical space. Clearing out old thoughts and beliefs that don’t serve you can open space for growth. What do you need to clean out of your house or out of your life this spring? In this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference, LouAnn has ideas for refreshing your home and your outlook.
2021-04-0511 min
A Decided DifferenceGo out and playIt’s springtime. If you want to be happier, go outside and play! In this week's podcast from A Decided Difference, LouAnn explores the benefits of play.
2021-03-2210 min
A Decided DifferenceGo out and playIt’s springtime. If you want to be happier, go outside and play! In this week's podcast from A Decided Difference, LouAnn explores the benefits of play.
2021-03-2210 min
A Decided DifferenceBurn that bridge!As we begin a new year, one of the best things we can do is to really and truly let go of the old one. Are there bridges you need to burn behind you? Do it! In this episode of A Decided Difference, LouAnn Clark encourages you to strike that match.
2021-01-0410 min
A Decided DifferenceBurn that bridge!As we begin a new year, one of the best things we can do is to really and truly let go of the old one. Are there bridges you need to burn behind you? Do it! In this episode of A Decided Difference, LouAnn Clark encourages you to strike that match.
2021-01-0410 min
A Decided DifferenceMore self care ideasLouAnn continues her conversation with writer and speaker Debbie Legg. Debbie shares ideas about taking good care of yourself in the ongoing pandemic, through the holidays, and beyond. Reach out to Debbie or find more of her ideas at debbielegg.com.
2020-12-1415 min
A Decided DifferenceMore self care ideasLouAnn continues her conversation with writer and speaker Debbie Legg. Debbie shares ideas about taking good care of yourself in the ongoing pandemic, through the holidays, and beyond. Reach out to Debbie or find more of her ideas at debbielegg.com.
2020-12-1415 min
A Decided DifferenceTaking care of yourselfSelf-care isn’t just about getting massages or eating dark chocolate. True self-care is not treating yourself; it’s treating yourself well. In this week’s podcast, LouAnn’s guest is writer and speaker Debbie Legg. She offers ideas for self care in the ongoing pandemic, through the holidays, and beyond. Contact Debbie at debbielegg.com.
2020-12-0713 min
A Decided DifferenceTaking care of yourselfSelf-care isn’t just about getting massages or eating dark chocolate. True self-care is not treating yourself; it’s treating yourself well. In this week’s podcast, LouAnn’s guest is writer and speaker Debbie Legg. She offers ideas for self care in the ongoing pandemic, through the holidays, and beyond. Contact Debbie at debbielegg.com.
2020-12-0713 min
A Decided DifferenceWrapping things upThere is one month left in 2020. How will you finish this year? Why not start making plans and taking action to start 2021 with renewed energy and greater focus? In this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference, LouAnn Clark shows you how.
2020-11-3012 min
A Decided DifferenceWrapping things upThere is one month left in 2020. How will you finish this year? Why not start making plans and taking action to start 2021 with renewed energy and greater focus? In this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference, LouAnn Clark shows you how.
2020-11-3012 min
A Decided DifferenceA bountiful harvestTo reap a bountiful harvest, you need to plan, plant, and nurture. You have to work with nature and within time. You have to keep the faith, and even then, a bounty is not guaranteed. That’s why gratitude for what we have is so important in staying mentally healthy. Hear more from LouAnn Clark in this week’s episode of A Decided Difference.
2020-11-2310 min
A Decided DifferenceA bountiful harvestTo reap a bountiful harvest, you need to plan, plant, and nurture. You have to work with nature and within time. You have to keep the faith, and even then, a bounty is not guaranteed. That’s why gratitude for what we have is so important in staying mentally healthy. Hear more from LouAnn Clark in this week’s episode of A Decided Difference.
2020-11-2310 min
A Decided DifferenceSomething completely differentYou can refresh your mind and your mood by doing something completely different from what you’ve done before, even if it is something small. The world is full of bad things we can’t control, but we can create good things and put them out there. Join LouAnn for this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference.
2020-11-0909 min
A Decided DifferenceSomething completely differentYou can refresh your mind and your mood by doing something completely different from what you’ve done before, even if it is something small. The world is full of bad things we can’t control, but we can create good things and put them out there. Join LouAnn for this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference.
2020-11-0909 min
A Decided DifferenceFeel the powerFeelings are not facts. If you feel powerless, it doesn’t mean you are helpless. It may just mean you need to change your thinking. The greatest feeling of power comes from knowing what you can do and what you can’t, and then doing what you can. Hear more in this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference. To purchase LouAnn’s book, A Decided Difference: The Secret to Positive Change, go to https://amzn.to/32k9WLZ. (LouAnn is an Amazon associate and earns a commission and royalties from your purchase of her book.)
2020-11-0210 min
A Decided DifferenceFeel the powerFeelings are not facts. If you feel powerless, it doesn’t mean you are helpless. It may just mean you need to change your thinking. The greatest feeling of power comes from knowing what you can do and what you can’t, and then doing what you can. Hear more in this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference. To purchase LouAnn’s book, A Decided Difference: The Secret to Positive Change, go to https://amzn.to/32k9WLZ. (LouAnn is an Amazon associate and earns a commission and royalties from your purchase of her book.)
2020-11-0210 min
A Decided DifferenceFinding comfort in the chaosEven if chaos is swirling all around, you can be okay. In this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference, LouAnn shares listeners’ excellent suggestions for finding comfort in the chaos.
2020-10-2613 min
A Decided DifferenceFinding comfort in the chaosEven if chaos is swirling all around, you can be okay. In this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference, LouAnn shares listeners’ excellent suggestions for finding comfort in the chaos.
2020-10-2613 min
A Decided DifferenceToo much of a good thingWhat happens when you engage in too much positive thinking? There is a dark side to positive thinking, and it’s made of too much sunshine. In this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference, LouAnn considers “toxic positivity.”
2020-10-1911 min
A Decided DifferenceToo much of a good thingWhat happens when you engage in too much positive thinking? There is a dark side to positive thinking, and it’s made of too much sunshine. In this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference, LouAnn considers “toxic positivity.”
2020-10-1911 min
A Decided DifferenceMaking decisions under the cloud of CovidHow do you make good decisions in the time of Covid? How can you feel confident you are making the right choices for your future? This week’s podcast from A Decided Difference has ideas you can use, no matter what kind of decision you need to make.
2020-10-0512 min
A Decided DifferenceWhat you know that ain’t soEvery society passes beliefs down through the generations, but those ideas can be outdated, if not downright false. In this week’s podcast episode, LouAnn challenges three sets of beliefs that may be causing you pain and shares ideas for feeling much better.
2020-09-2812 min
A Decided DifferenceWhat you know that ain’t soEvery society passes beliefs down through the generations, but those ideas can be outdated, if not downright false. In this week’s podcast episode, LouAnn challenges three sets of beliefs that may be causing you pain and shares ideas for feeling much better.
2020-09-2812 min
A Decided DifferenceDecided Difference podcast 392These are the links to books and websites mentioned in podcast #392 on September 21, 2020. I am an Amazon affiliate. If you buy after clicking through these links, I get a small commission, but you pay nothing extra. Thank you for supporting my work at A Decided Difference! Shameless self-promotion: If you buy only one book, make it mine. :) A Decided Difference: The Secret to Positive Change If you are dealing with depression and/or anxiety, I recommend these books by David Burns, M.D. Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy When Panic Attacks: The New, Drug-Free Anxiety Therapy That Can...
2020-09-2112 min
A Decided DifferenceThe right kind of helpWe all need help in one form or another at various times in our lives. If you hesitate to ask for help, even when you need it, this week’s podcast episode from A Decided Difference can provide the assistance you need.
2020-09-1410 min
A Decided DifferenceThe right word at the right timeThe words you choose when you talk about yourself help to shape the person you become and the emotions you experience. In this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference, LouAnn Clark offers suggestions for solving specific problems by using specific language.
2020-09-0712 min
A Decided DifferenceThe right word at the right timeThe words you choose when you talk about yourself help to shape the person you become and the emotions you experience. In this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference, LouAnn Clark offers suggestions for solving specific problems by using specific language.
2020-09-0712 min
A Decided DifferenceA Decided Difference, the book!I am pleased to announce that my book, A Decided Difference: the Secret to Positive Change, is now available on amazon.com. In this week’s podcast episode, I share a preview, three excerpts from the book. To purchase, click here: https://smile.amazon.com/Decided-Difference-Secret-Positive-Change-ebook/dp/B08GY695SB/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=decided+difference&qid=1598837950&sr=8-1
2020-08-3111 min
A Decided DifferenceFilling your bucketHow full is your love bucket? A simple idea can illustrate some important concepts, and the love bucket is a concrete way to visualize your feelings. In this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference, learn how to fill your own love bucket and patch it when it is leaking.
2020-08-2412 min
A Decided DifferenceGrowing stronger on purposeHow do you see yourself in coping with the pandemic? Are you helpless, with no options and no hope? Or are you a tough, creative, resilient person who will come out of this stronger than you went in? You can become stronger through the pandemic, if you decide to be. In this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference, learn about five factors that will help you do that.
2020-08-1712 min
A Decided DifferenceToo big to think aboutWhat do you do when things are too big to think about? Do you choose to avoid thinking through denial, paranoia, anger, or numbing? Or do you find yourself in moods that swing from one extreme to another? In this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference, you will find strategies for managing when thinking about topics that feel overwhelming.
2020-08-1012 min
A Decided DifferenceIn support of happinessBuilding the habit of joy can protect your happiness when difficult times come—as they always do. Cultivating joy is not selfish, in fact, it is the opposite. In this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference, hear suggestions for adding more joy to your life.
2020-08-0311 min
A Decided DifferenceGetting to know youIf you find yourself with more idle time during the coronavirus pandemic, why not use it to get you know your own Genius? A little personal detective work might be just the ticket to a happier future. Learn more in this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference.
2020-07-2712 min
A Decided DifferenceWhat we can't changeAcceptance doesn’t mean giving up. It means doing what you can within the parameters that exist in the new normal. If you keep looking back at your life pre-pandemic and focusing on all the things you miss, you will create thoughts of deprivation and loss that will make you feel bad. If you can look at what is going right in the present moment, then you can create thoughts of gratitude and feel much better. In this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference, learn how acceptance can help you move forward more happily.
2020-07-2011 min
A Decided DifferenceWorrier's wordsAre you worried about the pandemic, or money, or your children? If the words “What if…” send you into visions of disaster, this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference can help you feel better by worrying less.
2020-07-1312 min
A Decided DifferenceDon't feed the trollsIt can be difficult to move forward when critics are disparaging your every move, and it’s doubly hard when the critic is yourself. In this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference, learn strategies for dealing with criticism, regardless of where it comes from.
2020-07-0611 min
A Decided DifferenceThe value of joyWhen deciding what to do, where to go, and whom to be with, consider the value of joy. Even if you feel just a small flicker of joy, it is a sign that can lead you to make better decisions. This is podcast episode #380 in the series from A Decided Difference.
2020-06-2911 min
A Decided DifferenceFreedom in forgivenessForgiveness can help you find freedom from regret, bitterness, and frustration. Forgiveness can set you free and open the door to a brighter future. In this week’s podcast, learn more about the how and why of forgiveness. Link to the Greater Good article: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/topic/forgiveness/definition Link to Holly Dunn’s book, Sole Survivor: https://www.amazon.com/Sole-Survivor-Inspiring-Infamous-Railroad/dp/1682308146
2020-06-2211 min
A Decided DifferenceHow you "should" feelDo you ever tell yourself that you should or should not feel a certain way? Feelings are not facts, but they do serve a purpose. How you handle your feelings can make a decided difference for you and those around you.
2020-06-1513 min
A Decided DifferenceGrowing the goodIf you want to grow healthy thoughts that serve you, it's necessary to pull out the weeds and plant good seeds. How does your emotional garden grow? Find specific tips for getting your thoughts all in a row in this week's podcast from A Decided Difference.
2020-06-0811 min
A Decided DifferencePulling up weedsCultivating the habits of healthy thinking is a lot like cultivating a garden. When you dig out the weeds of negative thoughts and limiting beliefs, you make room for healthy thoughts to grow and flourish and bear fruit. Spring is a great time to start. Learn more in this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference.
2020-06-0111 min
A Decided DifferenceA little graceWe are all coping with circumstances that are new to us in the wake of COVID-19, and we may feel we are falling short. There may be no antidote to feelings of failure, frustration, and fear, but a touch of grace can make everything easier to bear. Learn more about giving grace to others—and yourself—in this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference.
2020-05-2511 min
A Decided DifferenceGoing backIt’s normal to seek comfort and familiarity when you are in circumstances that are unusual or unexpected, especially if the situation is scary. But this can cause us to fall back into bad habits of thinking. In this week’s podcast, LouAnn suggests ways to keep your thoughts positive and your focus on the future.
2020-05-1811 min
A Decided DifferenceGoing backIt’s normal to seek comfort and familiarity when you are in circumstances that are unusual or unexpected, especially if the situation is scary. But this can cause us to fall back into bad habits of thinking. In this week’s podcast, LouAnn suggests ways to keep your thoughts positive and your focus on the future.
2020-05-1811 min
A Decided DifferenceWhat to say when you talk to yourselfThe words you choose help create the emotions you feel, and both contribute to the results you get. If you want to be happier and more successful, watch your words. Learn more in this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference.
2020-05-1113 min
A Decided DifferenceBeing open to a resetThe pandemic has disrupted life in countless ways, and we are all having to adapt. Deciding to be flexible can help you cope, and flexibility is a great skill to have. This may be the best opportunity you will ever get to practice it. Try to be open to alternate possibilities as you make decisions in the days to come.
2020-05-0409 min
A Decided DifferenceBuilding something betterIf your emotions are all over the place, don’t judge yourself harshly. Instead, choose to learn from your emotions and use the knowledge to help build a better future. In this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference, LouAnn will help you be more optimistic and flexible when thinking about the future.
2020-04-2711 min
A Decided DifferenceBuilding something betterIf your emotions are all over the place, don’t judge yourself harshly. Instead, choose to learn from your emotions and use the knowledge to help build a better future. In this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference, LouAnn will help you be more optimistic and flexible when thinking about the future.
2020-04-2711 min
A Decided DifferenceA pocketful of happinessEven in the midst of fear, anxiety, and suffering, you can find pockets of happiness, especially if you look for them. Get ideas for growing happiness, regardless of external circumstances, in this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference.
2020-04-2011 min
A Decided DifferenceWhat you don't have to doIf you aren’t living your best life during the pandemic, join the club. Remember, you are doing okay, as long as you are hanging in there. Rather than ramping up your productivity, maybe it’s time to do something besides work. How about focusing on getting caught up on your rest? LouAnn has ideas for you in this week’s episode of A Decided Difference. This is the link for Jenn Montague’s Intentional Growth Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/IntentionalGrowthClub.
2020-04-1312 min
A Decided DifferenceWhat you don't have to doIf you aren’t living your best life during the pandemic, join the club. Remember, you are doing okay, as long as you are hanging in there. Rather than ramping up your productivity, maybe it’s time to do something besides work. How about focusing on getting caught up on your rest? LouAnn has ideas for you in this week’s episode of A Decided Difference. This is the link for Jenn Montague’s Intentional Growth Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/IntentionalGrowthClub.
2020-04-1312 min
A Decided DifferenceLearning to surf in a stormAre you coping well, or do you feel like you are going to lose it? If you alternate between these feelings, know this is normal in times of challenge. In this week's podcast from A Decided Difference, find tips to stay emotionally healthy in the face of the pandemic.
2020-04-0611 min
A Decided DifferenceGetting very uncomfortableIt is okay not to know exactly what to do right now. Choosing how to think about your current circumstances will help feel less anxious as you respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Gather ideas for coping successfully in this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference.
2020-03-3011 min
A Decided DifferenceDoing a balancing actKeeping things in perspective is a challenge now. We are all suffering in some ways, but we need to try to create a balance between fear and hope. We are in a crisis, but a proverb says every crisis has an opportunity in it. In this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference, you’ll find ideas for thriving during these unprecedented times.
2020-03-2312 min
A Decided DifferenceSailing in uncharted watersAs you try to navigate the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, you may wonder whether life will ever feel normal again. In this week's podcast, find advice about controlling your fears, making the best decisions you can, and finding the gifts hidden among the challenges.
2020-03-1612 min
A Decided DifferenceGetting a wake up callAre you sleepwalking through your life, ignoring situations that need to change? Or are you failing to appreciate the good things that could make your life happier, if only you would pay more attention to them? In this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference, LouAnn offers suggestions for waking up.
2020-03-0911 min
A Decided DifferenceGetting a wake up callAre you sleepwalking through your life, ignoring situations that need to change? Or are you failing to appreciate the good things that could make your life happier, if only you would pay more attention to them? In this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference, LouAnn offers suggestions for waking up.
2020-03-0911 min
A Decided DifferenceWhat good will it do?When you are considering the value of thoughts you could think or actions you could take, ask yourself this question. “What good will it do?” Every little bit of good adds more good to the world. Find encouragement to do some good for yourself and others in this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference.
2020-03-0211 min
A Decided DifferenceLet it rollIf you want to have peace of mind, try practicing the skill of letting things roll rather than always trying to control. In this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference, you will find ideas for letting go of thoughts and things that are not essential.
2020-02-2410 min
A Decided DifferenceFour questions to feel betterIf you are feeling sad, or worried, or depressed, or anxious, asking yourself four questions about your thinking can help you feel better. In this week’s podcast episode from A Decided Difference, learn how answering these questions can help you improve your thinking and your moods.
2020-02-1711 min
A Decided DifferenceA call for kindessIt is not wrong, or sinful, or wicked to say kind things to yourself. In fact, it may be the best way to encourage yourself to grow into the best version of yourself. Learn more in this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference.
2020-02-1010 min
A Decided DifferenceLoving your limitsAre limits meant to be pushed until you break through them? Or is it possible that limits make your life better and happier? Consider the possibilities with LouAnn in this week’s episode of the podcast from A Decided Difference.
2020-02-0312 min
A Decided DifferenceLoving your limitsAre limits meant to be pushed until you break through them? Or is it possible that limits make your life better and happier? Consider the possibilities with LouAnn in this week’s episode of the podcast from A Decided Difference.
2020-02-0312 min
A Decided DifferenceHow to use your feelingsYour feelings can be useful in drawing you toward your goals, if you know how to use them. In this week’s podcast episode from A Decided Difference, learn how to create your own difference and feel more joyful in the future.
2020-01-2713 min
A Decided DifferenceWhat feelings are forWhat are emotions good for? Would we be better off without them? In this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference, learn how to make better decisions by considering your feelings as important feedback.
2020-01-2010 min
A Decided DifferenceWhen you've got "the morbs"Is it depression, or is it a case of “the morbs?” In this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference, learn how to beat the blues, in winter or at any other time of year.
2020-01-1311 min
A Decided DifferenceHitting the reset buttonIf you are ready hit the reset button and be happier in 2020, LouAnn has some ideas about how you can achieve the change you want. It begins with changing how you think. Learn more in this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference.
2020-01-0610 min
A Decided DifferenceHitting the reset buttonIf you are ready hit the reset button and be happier in 2020, LouAnn has some ideas about how you can achieve the change you want. It begins with changing how you think. Learn more in this week’s podcast from A Decided Difference.
2020-01-0610 min
A Decided DifferenceDeciding to risk failureIt’s almost 2020. What could you do in the new year if you weren’t afraid of failing?
2019-12-3011 min
A Decided DifferenceA time for peace and miraclesHow do you create a holiday filled with peace and miracles? if you want peace, you have to choose peace. If you want to experience miracles, you have to believe in miracles and make room for miracles in your life. In this week’s Decided Difference podcast, LouAnn has ideas about how to create your own peace and miracles by making the right decisions.
2019-12-2312 min
A Decided DifferenceA time for peace and miraclesHow do you create a holiday filled with peace and miracles? if you want peace, you have to choose peace. If you want to experience miracles, you have to believe in miracles and make room for miracles in your life. In this week’s Decided Difference podcast, LouAnn has ideas about how to create your own peace and miracles by making the right decisions.
2019-12-2312 min
A Decided DifferenceBeing in joyTwo of the biggest barriers to happiness are feeling undeserving and feeling guilty. In this week’s podcast episode, find ways to break through those barriers and feel more joyful.
2019-12-1611 min
A Decided DifferenceA sense of wonderThe world is full of terrible things, it’s true, but it is also full of amazing things. You get to choose which ones to look for and pay attention to, and that choice determines whether you feel worry or wonder, depression or delight. In this week’s podcast episode, LouAnn has ideas for how you can cultivate your sense of wonder.
2019-12-0910 min
A Decided DifferenceA sense of wonderThe world is full of terrible things, it’s true, but it is also full of amazing things. You get to choose which ones to look for and pay attention to, and that choice determines whether you feel worry or wonder, depression or delight. In this week’s podcast episode, LouAnn has ideas for how you can cultivate your sense of wonder.
2019-12-0910 min
A Decided DifferenceThe cultivation of celebrationThere can be a great deal of pressure surrounding holiday celebrations. Making deliberate choices about how, when, and where to celebrate, as well as with whom, can make for a more enjoyable season. Find specific ideas about how to cultivate celebration in this week’s episode of A Decided Difference.
2019-12-0200 min
A Decided DifferenceThe wonderful life you haveIf you want to make a decided difference in your life, begin with gratitude for the life you now have. In this week's episode, LouAnn wraps up her conversation with Cliff Ravenscraft, the Mindset Answer Man.
2019-11-2500 min