In the time that it takes me to rearrange practically every dirty item in the dishwasher, I could have easily washed, dried, and put away the one dish that I was hell-bent on fitting in there in the first place.
If I ever needed a more relevant example of how ingrained patterns can delay an outcome, [...]
Most of us are familiar with the phrase, “Choose your words wisely.” This advice customarily pertains to a speaker who seeks to enlist confirmation, participation, or assistance from another person or a group. Choosing words that are pleasing over ones that are adverse will create a favorable atmosphere and increase the likelihood that you will [...]
Surprise endings are great if I am reading an intriguing mystery novel or watching a suspenseful movie. In real life, I would prefer that my surprises occur within the context of any possible circumstances of my story and not in the actual outcome itself.
True magic lies within the unfolding of a story. It is only [...]
