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Wyatt Beal
Sep 13, 20211 min read
Settle for Less Waiting
On September 12, 2021 the posts stopped opening. Readers could see the title and first few lines, but they saw a white screen when they...
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Wyatt Beal
Aug 30, 20211 min read
Settle for Less Arguing
Disagreements can be positive. When I find myself disagreeing with someone, I try to find out why. What does the other person think?...
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Wyatt Beal
Jul 25, 20211 min read
settle for less negative thinking
During these trying times, I've been able to find comfort from the work of Martin Seligman. I created a video on explanatory styles that...
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Wyatt Beal
Jun 29, 20211 min read
Settle for Less Litter
Litter is a choice. Every piece of litter that hits the ground, blows through the air, or travels the sea could have been avoided....
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Wyatt Beal
May 28, 20211 min read
settle for less pessimism
One of the greatest lessons I've learned is that I can choose my explanatory style. I can choose how I talk to myself, and how I explain...
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Wyatt Beal
Apr 12, 20211 min read
settle for less hassle
As someone who believes that face masks help stop the spread of germs like COVID-19, I am someone who has encountered mask hassle. From...
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Wyatt Beal
Mar 22, 20211 min read
Settle for Less Certainty
There are very few things in life you can be certain of. I think the old adage is death and taxes are the only certainties. Despite the...
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Wyatt Beal
Feb 16, 20211 min read
Settle for Less Yes
If you are constantly saying yes, it's likely you are over committing. As a people pleaser I know how difficult it is to say no, but I've...
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Wyatt Beal
Jan 24, 20211 min read
settle for less procrastination
There's a million reasons to put off starting something, but that doesn't mean procrastination is a good thing. Personally I find myself...
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Wyatt Beal
Dec 17, 20201 min read
settle for less materialism
Tis the season to gift and get. I'd just like to share my thought that gifting materialistic goods does not automatically bring happiness...
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Wyatt Beal
Nov 13, 20201 min read
Settle for Less Blame
No one like when things go wrong. Resist the urge to blame someone for the failure. Blaming yourself or others does not change or make...
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Wyatt Beal
Oct 19, 20201 min read
settle for less indoor time
Recently I've been challenged to write nature paragraphs. It made me realize how my outdoor time has been reduced since last March....
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Wyatt Beal
Sep 14, 20201 min read
settle for less single-use coffee pucks
While it seems like making a single cup of coffee would reduce waste, it actually dramatically increases waste due to the accumulation of...
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Wyatt Beal
Aug 6, 20201 min read
settle for less talking
I believe in speaking your mind, but I also believe in giving everyone a chance to speak. When I'm focused on proving my point, I can get...
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Wyatt Beal
Jul 14, 20201 min read
Settle for Less Numbers
We are bombarded with numbers. From our weight to our credit score, someone or something is always trying to assign us a number. It's...
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Wyatt Beal
Jun 23, 20201 min read
settle for less fear
For as long as I can remember my mom has quoted Bodhi from the movie Point Break: "Fear causes hesitation and hesitation will cause your...
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Wyatt Beal
May 23, 20201 min read
settle for less noise
I've noticed during my stay-at-home time that life can get noisy. The sheer number of people in my home has dramatically increased the...
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Wyatt Beal
May 5, 20201 min read
Settle for Less Complaining
In times like this it's easy to start complaining about everything that's wrong. But in my experience, complaining has never solved...
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Wyatt Beal
Apr 18, 20201 min read
Settle for Less Expectations
I've found that if I set specific expectations, I set myself up to be disappointed or scared. Disappointed when things don't come out the...
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Wyatt Beal
Apr 3, 20201 min read
Settle for Less News
COVID-19 is changing everything. While it is important to be informed and know what you can do to maintain your health, I believe too...
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