There were some really interesting comments on the message board of my post, “Perfectionism: Ring the Bells.” I especially liked this one, from reader Chris: I understand the perfectionism/OCD connection. I struggle with it constantly. A friend told me recently that a writing teacher told her, “Lower your standards,” and she taped this to her…

I just discovered a great new blog for those of us with creative brain wiring: “Let’s Get Happy” written by Deborah Robinson. I learned of it while visiting Jane Chin’s wonderful site, Mental Health Source Page. Deborah writes about World Mental Health Day, which is when? April Fools Day? All Saints Day? Halloween? Your birthday?…

Our happy car was on its way to West Virginia to visit my in-laws, when Julie, my sister-in-law, spots Katherine’s purple “a complaint free world” bracelet. “Katherine, have you promised not to complain for 21 days?” she asks her niece. “What are you talking about?” “The other day Oprah had on her show the guy…

In all fairness to Will Bowen, I really should include an excerpt of his book, “A Complaint-Free World: How to Stop Complaining and Start Enjoying the Life You Always Wanted.” If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. Don’t complain. –Maya Angelou In your hands you hold the…

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