All posts tagged "rationalization"
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Michael Schreiner | January 2, 2015
Keep Your Motivation Up
When we start out with lifestyle changes our motivation levels are usually pretty high, we feel ready to...
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Michael Schreiner | May 27, 2014
No More Excuses
Some good motivation, although initially painful to accept, is that if you’re not making time for it then...
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Michael Schreiner | May 22, 2014
Drugs Hinder Creativity
A rationalization creative types often use to try to legitimize their continued drug use, in the eyes of...
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Michael Schreiner | May 13, 2014
Putting Off Making A Decision
Rationalizations block human growth because they let us off the hook from seeing the truth; they are the...
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Michael Schreiner | May 7, 2014
Denial Through Association
You don’t understand addictions unless you understand the powerful role that denial plays, assisting people in continuing to...
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Michael Schreiner | April 22, 2014
Overcoming Excuses
“If you wish to be a writer, write.” – Epictetus When people talk about their unfulfilled dreams and...
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Michael Schreiner | February 1, 2014
Just Being Honest
When some people make a comment and say “I’m just being honest,” if they were really being honest...
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Michael Schreiner | December 13, 2013
First Step
Every epic journey starts with that first step out the door. Many never begin though, putting their projects,...
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Michael Schreiner | August 16, 2013
Patience
Patience is not always a virtue. Apathy, despair, or laziness can easily masquerade as patience and it can...
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Michael Schreiner | January 31, 2013
Find Your Path
It’s pretty alarming how many of us do not find our jobs meaningful or challenging. Imagine you had...