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Holding My Breath

January 19, 2021 by D. A. Wolf 6 Comments

These are challenging days in the U.S. Emotions run high…

Filed Under: Morning Musing Tagged With: anxiety, Culture, optimism, Politics, society

Every Day Is a Choice

October 28, 2019 by D. A. Wolf 7 Comments

Oh, those vexing complexities of contemporary life! And how we deal with them…

Filed Under: Morning Musing Tagged With: challenges in health care, customer service, healthcare, massage, Monday, motivation, optimism, positive attitude, real women real life

Tough Times Don’t Last; Tough People Do

October 16, 2017 by D. A. Wolf 15 Comments

Motivational mantras, oh my!

Filed Under: Culture, Morning Musing Tagged With: definitions of success, discipline, Language, motivation, optimism, pop culture, resilience, social media, society, success

Just Eat the Ice Cream!

August 10, 2017 by D. A. Wolf 7 Comments

Unnerving world news? Sometimes perspective is found in piercing recollections and humanizing habits.

Filed Under: Morning Musing Tagged With: attitude, life lessons, media, news, optimism, social media

The Pros and Cons of Expecting the Best

July 31, 2015 by D. A. Wolf 3 Comments

Expectations. Rarely simple.

Filed Under: Culture, Relationships Tagged With: attitude, gratitude, managing expectations, moods, New York Times, optimism, pop culture, psychology

Think Positive… In Moderation

October 27, 2014 by D. A. Wolf 7 Comments

The pros, cons, and possibilities of positive attitude.

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: aging, aging gracefully, attitude, health and well-being, New York Times, optimism, positive attitude, psychology

Are You Cynical?

April 13, 2014 by D. A. Wolf 2 Comments

Cynical… or realistic? And says who?

Filed Under: Culture Tagged With: big questions, cultural values, Language, optimism, pragmatism, progress, psychology, society

Thoughtful Thursday (Resolutions?)

December 27, 2012 by D. A. Wolf 7 Comments

What are you mulling over these days? How to get the job of your dreams? The man or woman of your dreams? Any tiny piece of your dreams while you still have time, however you may clock it? Aren’t we “of a mind” to put our thinking caps on as one year closes and the […]

Filed Under: Culture Tagged With: big questions, divorce, essays, happiness, marriage, Marriage and Divorce, new year, optimism, Parenting, Relationships, society

Expect Delays

October 4, 2012 by D. A. Wolf 13 Comments

Obstacles, attitudes, and signs to heed.

Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: big questions, optimism, planning, positive attitude, self-interest, stress management

What Are You Good At?

August 14, 2012 by D. A. Wolf 10 Comments

Kicking that critical voice to the curb. Taking stock so you can rock!

Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: aging, defining success, empty nest, life skills, midlife, optimism, pragmatism, reinvention, self-esteem, values, women's issues

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