A Better Mindset - Lisa E Betz

Cats, Dogs, and Intentional Compromises

The perfect house is one that enables everyone who lives there to feel safe, whole, appreciated, and understood. That means intentional compromises.

Seeing the World Through Western-Colored Glasses

The underlying assumptions about life change dramatically from one society and age to another. How aware are you of the cultural lens through which you see the world? Becoming aware of our particular assumptions is the first step to avoiding misunderstandings and fostering better cross-cultural understanding.

The Fine Art of Being a Sounding Board

You can help those you love by being a sounding board. That means keeping quiet and listening while they talk. These tips will help you listen well.

Try Saying It Out Loud

Talking out loud can help us process confusing thoughts and feelings. Here are five tips on how to make verbal processing work for you.

Is Your Hope Misplaced?

If our hope is misplaced we are setting ourselves up for failure and disappointment. We need to avoid putting our hope in things achievements, and people.

A Simple Strategy to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed

Feeling overwhelmed by a big project? This one-chunk-at-a-time strategy simplifies life and helps you face your next big project with more confidence and less stress.