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The Narratives That Keep You Stuck: How to Rewrite the Stories Holding You Back

Acceptance, Inner Peace, Personal Growth / By Brad Oneil

Have you ever noticed how easily we define ourselves by our limitations?“I’ve always been this way.”“I’m not good with people.”“I never follow through.”“This is just who I am.” We say these things as if they are facts—unchangeable truths carved into stone. But they’re not facts. They’re stories. Stories we’ve told ourselves so many times that …

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Escaping the Comfort Zone Trap — Why Change Feels Hard (Even When You Want It)

Authenticity, Inner Peace, Motivation / By Brad Oneil

Introduction Have you ever asked yourself, “If I want this change so badly, why am I not making it?” You’re not alone. Many people feel this internal tug-of-war—longing for change while simultaneously resisting it. That resistance is often rooted in what’s known as the comfort zone trap. In this blog, we’ll explore what the comfort …

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Why life often feels stuck – and how to recognize the signs

Inner Peace, Motivation, Perseverance / By Brad Oneil

Have you ever paused and wondered why life often feels stuck – why your days feel flat or mechanical, like you’re just going through the motions? This feeling is far more common than most people realize. I hear it often – even from people who, on the surface, seem to have a good life: a …

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The Art of Being in a Doing World

Authenticity, Inner Peace / By Brad Oneil

In this blog, I am going to share what is the essence of all the work I do. How to live authentically by being in touch with your feelings and trusting them to bring you a balanced, abundant life. But first a story. Learning the Art of Being In 2003, I met Dr. Fred Downing. …

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There’s a pill for that

Inner Peace, Mindfulness / By Brad Oneil

“Suppose you read about a pill you could take once a day to reduce anxiety and increase your contentment. Would you take it? Suppose further that the pill has a great variety of side effects, all of them good: increased self-esteem, empathy, and trust; it even improves memory. Suppose, finally, that the pill is all …

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Unplug – Disconnect to Connect

Inner Peace, Mindfulness / By Brad Oneil

We are a society of voracious consumers of digital information. But are we consuming the right information and is the sheer volume of information good for us? How Much Screen Time? Few people are aware of how much time they spend looking at screens during a day or they may be vaguely aware and don’t …

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Eighteen Inches

Authenticity, Inner Peace, Uncategorized / By Brad Oneil

The eighteen-inch journey from your head to your heart, Is the most important one you will ever take. Living in and from your heart will improve every area of your life. My blog is all about helping you live your own extraordinary life. It is about finding your purpose, your why, and answering the question …

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Meditation is Good Medicine

Inner Peace, Mindfulness / By Brad Oneil

Some 20 years ago, my therapist suggested I try meditation as part of my daily routine. I smiled politely while my inner voice was loudly resisting. My mind was closed, and images of cults and monks and ashrams danced through my head. I thought: “That is great for people who have nothing to do all …

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Improve Your Self-Talk

Acceptance, Authenticity, Inner Peace / By Brad Oneil

We all have an inner voice It is talking to you all the time, whether you are aware of it or not. Sometimes it is a good friend helping us with positive feedback and making us feel good about ourselves. However, it often has a critical side and can make us feel bad about who …

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The Narratives That Keep You Stuck: How to Rewrite the Stories Holding You Back

Escaping the Comfort Zone Trap — Why Change Feels Hard (Even When You Want It)

Why life often feels stuck – and how to recognize the signs

The Art of Being in a Doing World

There’s a pill for that

Unplug – Disconnect to Connect

Eighteen Inches

Meditation is Good Medicine

Improve Your Self-Talk

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