We all have one, absolutely every one of us.  Some people have a loud one that is incessant in its talking.  Others have found a way to hush the little devil.  And devil is an appropriate word, because it tries to tell you to give up, it raises hell with your self-esteem and your desire to live a better life.

What is it?  it's your inner dialog of course.  That never ending voice that criticizes you, tells you to quit.  It tells you not to make waves, to be like everyone else.  It is absolutely without value.  In fact it takes away from life.  The words it speaks are not accurate or true, yet we believe them.  At least you did, until today.  Today I talk about ways, 3 ways, to send that voice packing.

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It is so prevalent that there is a word for it in German.  It's called Schadenfreude.  Simply put, it's the pleasure derived from the misfortune of another person.  Germans may have a word for it, but it's prevalent in the United Sates as well.  Social scientists express that it may be a common everywhere.

Today I talk about why it is occurs and how to make sure that you don't succumb to this common societal pressure.

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Stress is a normal part of life.  While that is a sad statement there is something that can be done about it.  Each day we are faced with stressors.  However, with constant presence they are almost imperceptible.  This is where the danger lies.  Stress negatively impacts your body, regardless of whether or not you feel you are under it.  So as you go throughout your day thinking everything is hunky dory your body is waging a war underneath your skin.

Today I talk abut six symptoms that can help you understand if you are under stress.  Armed with this knowledge you can take the necessary steps to alleviate it.

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