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          WE BELiEvE iN long-                            Reality Check √ ...



       term relationships                                Healthy Answers On Living And
                                                         Loving Life: ‘It’s Only A Game!’


          You show your commitment                       By Dale Brown, B.S., M.A.,                        people are too busy balancing their own lives than to spend time

        to those you love by anticipating                C.E.C. Dale is a motivational                     dealing with someone else’s issues.
                                                                                                             Here’s a story of a different nature. My husband was on the
                                                         speaker who has spent many

        their needs and fulfilling their                 years as a Certified Life Coach                   tee box that runs along the backside of our home. He proceeds
        dreams.  At Stoever Glass &                      and has written numerous                          to tell his golf buddies, “Do not hit my house on your drives.”
                                                         articles and ebooks relating
                                                                                                           Thankfully, they all followed direction except for my husband,
        Co., we craft a plan that helps                  to self-improvement and ways                      who then drives his own ball into our house. This is a case
                                                                                                           of setting yourself up for failure by envisioning a worst-case
                                                         to build a high-performance
        you achieve your goals and                       team. Her education and years                     scenario that ends up becoming a reality. Be careful for what
                                                         of experience in physical fitness
                                                                                                           you wish; it may come true.
        create a legacy that you and                     and training of elite athletes                      In The Secret, author Rhonda Byrne explains the law of
        your heirs will be proud of.                     has enabled her to sharpen                        attraction. What you tell the universe comes back to you,
                                                         her knowledge in many health-related areas. The following
                                                                                                           whether it’s good or bad. Unconsciously, you cause the outcome
          Gary         Rosenberg           works         is one in a series of columns devoted to many topics that deal   that you feared would happen. Saying what you don’t want
                                                                                                           is just as effective as stating what you do want. The secret is
                                                         with the mind/body connection and the importance of living
        comprehensively with his clients                 a healthy lifestyle. Dale, a Bocaire resident, can be reached   learning to reframe your thoughts to get the desired result. Rather
                                                         at dalebrown@lovingmondays.com.
                                                                                                           than focusing on the hazard, think about what you want: “I’m
        investment goals. He specializes                    Not everyone is a fan of golf, but if you are you most likely   going to hit this ball straight down the fairway.” Reframing helps
        in setting up portfolios using                   watched the recent PGA Tournament. It was the perfect thing to   train your mind to go from a negative to a positive affirmation.
                                                         do on a rainy, dreary weekend. Both my husband and I love the
                                                                                                             Overall, I’ve observed four different personality types while

        municipal,          corporate         and        game and, to use the term loosely, we “play” when the weather   playing golf. Any or all can clearly be applied to anyone at any
                                                         permits. As I watched the pros, I marveled at their self-control.
                                                                                                           time in everyday life: Do you recognize yourself or someone
        preferred securities to help                     When you think that millions of dollars are resting on a single   you know in the following examples?
                                                         putt, it’s a wonder they can keep their cool.
                                                                                                             Addicts – “This game will never get the best of me.” This

        create a steady stream of                           Golf brings out the best and the worst in people. After trying   type is hooked and can’t get enough. Usually expert golfers,
        income for you.                                  to master the game myself I have concluded it can be extremely   they can be seen on the course almost every day perfecting
                                                                                                           their game. Baffled by inconsistencies, they are driven to fix
                                                         frustrating. One day you’re on and the next day you’re off. I
                                                         may not be able to shed light on how to improve your game,   the problem.
                                                         but I can tell you about the life lessons golf has taught me. I’m   Socialites – “I don’t care what my score is, I just like
                                                         referring to catch phrases and psychological wisdom that can   being out there with friends.” These folks love being outdoors,
                                                         be applied to everyday life on or off the course.   knocking the ball around, and enjoy eating lunch with the gang.
                                                            For instance. They say, “You can rush to your ball, but never   They are usually good-natured, fun loving, agreeable and social.
                                                         rush your shot.” It’s all about taking your time to set up, consider   Defeatists  – “I’m out of here!” When they’re having a
                                                         the obstacles, the wind factor, and the lie before you swing. It’s   bad day, they would rather pack up than play. They set high
                                                         really no different in life. How often do you to rush to judgment   expectations for themselves and are disgusted if they can’t
                                                         without taking the time to gather all the facts before deciding?   deliver. Finding excuses helps ease their pain…” I should have
                                                            One time, when I was just learning to play golf with three   warmed up, it’s too early, too hot, my back hurts, I’m rushing...”
                                                         more experienced golfers, I approached my ball, which was   Enthusiasts – “Now that’s a golf shot!” These are the
                                                         teetering on the edge of a lake. I gave it my best effort and,   encouraging words from someone who is there for you. It
                                                         surprisingly, it ended up on the green. The bad news is what   doesn’t matter if you’re just beginning or advanced; this person
                                                         happened after that. My club took a flying leap and ended up   empowers you with positivity. Cheerleaders appreciate good
                                                         in the lake, grip side up. Luckily, I was able to fish it out with   playing when they see it, yet accept bloopers with comments
                                                         my retriever. I was so embarrassed, but you know what? No   like, “It’s okay, you’re safe.”
                                                         one saw it, and if they did it didn’t matter. They were too busy      Whether you play golf or not, you may identify with my
                                                         worrying about their own shots.                   observations. You may even relate to one of the personalities I
                                                            This is very often the case in real life situations. So often   described. The bottom line is to relish the good shots, and leave
                                                         we worry about the opinion of others. What will they think of   the bad ones behind. In other words, be grateful for what you
                                                         me? How do I look? What if I do something stupid? But it’s   have and don’t sweat the small stuff! In the big picture of life,
                                                         not about you. At the end of the day, does it really matter? Most   golf is only a game.























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