The Good Patrons of 750 Words

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Suggestion: Replace the word “should” with “want” in your internal dialogue. Example: replace “I should call __ and say Happy Birthday” with “I want to call ___ to say Happy Birthday because I want her to know I care.” We ultimately all do what we are going to do anyway, even if the reason is simply to please others. Using “want” forces us to acknowledge that we DO have choices. It is empowering.