Are the 'shoulds' ruling your life?

Published: Jan. 24, 2020, 5:51 a.m.

How many times a day do you hear this word come out of your mouth?  I \u2018should\u2019 go to the gym, I \u2018should\u2019 got for a walk, I \u2018should\u2019 call my friend, I \u2018should\u2019 clean the house, I \u2018should\u2019 do the grocery shopping, I \u2018should\u2019 stay back at work and finish that report, I \u2018cant\u2019 go out I have too much to do, \u2018I shouldn\u2019t feel like this.  The list goes on.
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\nSo, what\u2019s wrong with saying \u2018should\u2019.  I\u2019ll give you a hint.
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\nHow do you feel when you say \u2018should\u2019?

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If you\u2019re like most people it probably creates a heavy feeling.  It\u2019s a burden, a chore, another expectation, something else to add to you to do list.  It can create guilt and shame.  The more you use these rigid words the more disappointed, angry, depressed or guilty you are likely to feel.
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\nListen to find out one easy way of tackling the 'shoulds'.  

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