On being a dad

Kids come out of the box curious and are much more intelligent than we think they are. As I cruise around in my minivan with a dead sparkplug and a check engine light that won't go away this afternoon, I look for the meaning in the insanity of our suburban life.

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Adam Stephens
It's ok to slow down

While anxiety seems to be the plague of the times, and "future tripping" is a household term, I think it's important to note that codependency, struggling to focus, and the urge to be hyperproductive aren't moral failings.

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Adam Stephens
The 4 stupid fights all couples have

If you’re a busy parent with a career, you don't have time for needless fights with your partner. But let's face it; arguments are bound to happen in any relationship. Luckily, by learning how to manage your finances, communicate effectively, and divvy up household tasks, you can avoid these four common fights and enjoy a stronger, more passionate relationship with your significant other.

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Adam Stephens
Peace is in You.

Mindfulness helps us have compassion for that frantic version of ourselves that still feels it needs to prove its worth or to earn love through achievement and sacrifice. But here, in the glistening presence of now, we have inherent and infinite worth despite worldly achievement.

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Adam Stephens
3 Habits that Sabotage Wellbeing

I hear many folks complain that they are moody and paralyzed by fatigue. We all tend to rationalize that dull, funky feeling we get when we melt the candle at both ends. These are the habits that I see ruin people's efforts at health, joy, and having days where they feel fantastic.

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Adam Stephens
Doing Scary Things

If your mind says "I can't," then simply tell it, "Shut up and watch me..."

No one, literally no one successful, will judge you when you do something hard. They know how difficult it is to learn a skill, and the best ones won't care if you make a mistake.

So keep showing up, you brave Soul.

You'll inspire the rest of us just by trying.

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Adam Stephens
Don't ask Permission. Create the Life you want.

The hardest part of living an alternative lifestyle is getting over breaking the rules. We use others as benchmarks. We wonder if we are doing life right. We ask ourselves if we have the guts to change or give some energy to a new passion. I know from personal experience that there is a place beyond that doubt. I've taken the risk. I've put in the time and lived to tell the tale.

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Adam Stephens