In one of my feeds, I came across this infographic and article that does a nice job of pointing out some of the dynamics and economics of gift-giving. It’s by no means indisputable, but if you’ve ever wondered how the average person values gifts–both in terms of cash value and overall importance–it does provide an… Continue reading Giving Gifts, Just Plain Data Wrapped Nicely
Year: 2010
Five Clues That Your Decisions Are Based on Fear
Once you’re aware that certain types of fear are more likely to occur in relationship situations and you accept how insidious they can be. You can begin to watch for clues that your decisions are being based on fearful thinking (as opposed to clear thinking). Here are five things that are often signs of fear-based… Continue reading Five Clues That Your Decisions Are Based on Fear
Site Update
Over the last few weeks, I’ve been tweaking some things here at How to Crush Without Being Crushed. You may have noticed a new comment system in place. If you haven’t yet, pop over to your favorite post and let me know what you think of it (both the post and the comment system). I’m… Continue reading Site Update
Three Types of Fear
Sometimes, it’s easy to tell our decisions are fear-based. Our hearts are pounding, cold sweat on our brow, and we’re facing down something we know, without a doubt we’re afraid of. But fear is an insidious thing and shows up in many forms. At it’s most sneaky, it weasels its way into the nooks and… Continue reading Three Types of Fear
Two Quotes on this Thanksgiving Day
“Thanksgiving Day comes, by statute, once a year; to the honest man it comes as frequently as the heart of gratitude will allow.” – Edward Sandford Martin “For each new morning with its light, For rest and shelter of the night, For health and food, for love and friends, For everything Thy goodness sends.” –… Continue reading Two Quotes on this Thanksgiving Day
Some words to live by…
“After a while you learn the subtle difference between holding a hand and chaining a soul, and you learn that love doesn’t mean leaning and company doesn’t mean security, and you begin to learn that kisses aren’t contracts and presents aren’t promises, and you begin to accept your defeats with your head up and your… Continue reading Some words to live by…
Fear as a Motivator and Inhibitor
Despite a large amount of disagreement in the psychological community, more often than not, fear is listed as one of the most basic human emotions. Regardless of high-level professional quibbling, there is little doubt we’ve all experienced it at one point or another. Most likely, you’re more familiar with fear than you want to be.… Continue reading Fear as a Motivator and Inhibitor