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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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