by Mark Newton | Jan 12, 2021 | Relinquish the rest
There’s an old saying: “If it doesn’t kill you, it makes you stronger,” which is almost right. Actually, it’s the death the does the job. Don’t fight it. We waste a lot of time avoiding pain. And sure — no one likes pain. But...
by Mark Newton | Dec 28, 2020 | Relinquish the rest
Sometimes, it comes in the wee hours of morning. But it can come anytime: that anxious feeling in your gut. When it does, take a sip. It’s too much. The problem is too much happening too fast — with no relief in sight. The essence of anxiety is too much...
by Mark Newton | Nov 18, 2020 | Relinquish the rest
The things you carry, often unseen by those around you, affect who you are and how able you are to make a life you like. What are you carrying? Let’s take a look. What are you carrying? First Lieutenant Jimmy Cross carried letters from a girl named Martha, a...
by Mark Newton | Nov 4, 2020 | Relinquish the rest
Feeling trapped? You have options. You just can’t see them at the moment. Here’s how to get perspective when you feel trapped. Stop. The first thing you need to do whenever you feel trapped is to stop (at least mentally) just like you would if you were...
by Mark Newton | Aug 17, 2020 | Relinquish the rest
When you try to please everyone you end up stuck in the middle. Want to get out of the middle? Here’s how. Why do you do that? The reason you get stuck in the middle is because you’re trying to please too many people. For example: at work. Your boss thinks...
by Mark Newton | Aug 10, 2020 | Relinquish the rest
You’re just digging yourself deeper. If you want traction, stop focusing on positions. Go deeper. You’re spinning again. You go over it and over it again, focusing on how you’re right and they’re wrong. The point of contention might be your...
