3042: Don't Let Your Life Go to the Dogs by Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue on Motivation & A Simple Life

Published: Jan. 14, 2024, 8:05 a.m.

b'Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.\\nEpisode 3042:\\nHelene Massicotte of FreeToPursue.com shares her experience with fostering a troubled puppy named Charlie and draws parallels between his behavior and human reactions to fear and anxiety. She observes that, like Charlie, people often act out of fear, leading to erratic and emotional behavior. By creating a safe and ordered environment for Charlie, his behavior improved remarkably, suggesting that approaching situations with curiosity and confidence rather than fear can lead to better outcomes. The article encourages adopting a positive mindset and seeking support to navigate new or challenging situations effectively.\\nRead along with the original article(s) here: http://www.freetopursue.com/blog/2016/8/16/dont-let-your-life-go-to-the-dogs\\nQuotes to ponder:\\n"We only behave in erratic ways when we\\u2019re trying to protect ourselves from unknown outside forces."\\n"Before Charlie could learn to be the happy puppy he\\u2019s turning out to be, he needed to believe that he was safe."\\n"Our potential for success or failure is virtually predetermined\\u2026by us!"\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'