“Positive action generates positive thinking, not the other way around. Positive action is a choice, one that can be challenging, especially for people who've experienced much suffering and pain in their lives - but it's still a choice.” PeopleThinkingWayStillsActionPainSufferingChoicesChallengesPositive ThinkingSuffering And Pain Author:Lauren Mackler
“Chronic self-doubt is a symptom of the core belief, 'I'm not good enough.' We adopt these types of limiting beliefs in response to our family and childhood experiences, and they become rooted in the subconscious... we have the ability to take action to override it.” SelfEnoughActionBeliefAbilityDoubtChildhoodTypeResponseCoreOur FamilyGood EnoughRootedSubconsciousSymptomsNot Good EnoughSelf-doubtLimiting BeliefsCore Beliefs Author:Lauren Mackler
“Procrastination is a common reaction to feeling overwhelmed or fear of failure. Instead of taking on too much at once and overwhelming yourself, break things down and take one small action step at a time.” FeelingsActionCommonStepsBreakToo MuchDown AndReactionsOverwhelmingProcrastinationOverwhelmedFear Of FailureSmall ActionsFeeling Overwhelmed Author:Lauren Mackler
“Being busy and being productive are not necessarily the same. Many people keep busy to avoid taking action on things they're afraid to pursue.” PeopleActionBusyPursueProductiveTaking ActionBeing BusyKeep Busy Author:Lauren Mackler
“When you’re living by default, you’re automatically reacting to life in habitual ways, many of which may be limiting you and your life. In contrast, living deliberately means making more conscious and constructive life choices. When you’re living deliberately, you’re living from a position of responsibility; you’re making choices with greater awareness. You’re taken yourself off autopilot, so you’re better prepared to align your actions with the results you want to achieve.” WayWantMayMeanActionChoicesResultsResponsibilityTakenGreaterAchieveAwarenessPositionConsciousPreparedContrastConstructiveDefaultHabitualReactingLife ChoicesMaking ChoicesAutopilot Author:Lauren Mackler