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Why Don’t I Feel Happy Even Though I Have a Good Life?

By pbengtson | June 24, 2026

There comes a moment when you look around at your life and realize that much of what you wanted is already here in some form. You built a life. You showed up. You cared for people. You worked hard. You …

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How Do I Stop Making Excuses and Start Getting Results?

By pbengtson | June 21, 2026

How Do I Stop Making Excuses and Start Getting Results? You can have excuses, or you can have results, but you can’t have both at the same time. That may sound direct, but it is not meant to be harsh. …

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Can Personal Growth Help Me Find My Purpose?

By pbengtson | June 18, 2026

Can Personal Growth Help Me Find My Purpose? Yes, personal growth can absolutely help you find your purpose. But maybe not in the way people expect. A lot of people think purpose is something they need to discover, like it …

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Three Steps to Break Your Habit of Procrastination

By pbengtson | May 28, 2026

Three Simple Steps to Break Your Habit of Procrastination Are you tired of calling yourself a procrastinator and feeling weighed down by things you keep putting off? You’re not alone! As we hit the midpoint of the year, distractions and …

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The Art of Showing Up: Showing up for Others

By pbengtson | February 21, 2026

The Art of Showing Up for Others: How Presence Transforms Relationships Are you someone who often takes on others people’s energy? Do you leave a conversation feeling exhausted or overwhelmed? Most people think showing up for others means doing something …

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🐣 The Deeper Meaning Behind Easter Traditions and What They are Teaching Us About Rebirth

By pbengtson | April 18, 2025

🐣 Blog Post: The Deeper Meaning Behind Easter Traditions—And What They’re Teaching Us About Rebirth Every spring, we see the same images: pastel eggs, hopping bunnies, sunrise services, and butterflies on greeting cards. They’re cute, familiar, and often passed by …

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The Illusion of Control and How to Let Go

By pbengtson | March 13, 2025

Understanding the Illusion of Control Control is something many of us crave. We strive to anticipate, plan, and perfect every detail, convincing ourselves that by doing so, we can prevent anything unfavorable from happening. But here’s the reality: control is …

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Finish what you Started: The Power of Overcoming Procrastination

By pbengtson | February 12, 2025

We all have something unfinished, a project left sitting, a conversation we’ve been avoiding, a goal we keep pushing back. It lingers in our minds, taking up space, creating stress, and keeping us stuck. Yet, we convince ourselves we’ll get …

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The Power of Habits: Small Steps Toward Big Change

By pbengtson | December 27, 2024

Habits are the foundation of everything we do, from our health and wellness to our personal and professional success. Yet, we often overlook their power. Today, we’ll explore how habits form, the science behind them, and actionable ways to reshape …

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Rekindling Social Connections: Navigating Lost Friendships and Building New Bonds

By pbengtson | September 28, 2024

New Podcast Episode Highlights In today’s fast-paced world, many of us lose touch with friends who once played a significant role in our lives. The latest episode of This Life or Something Better focuses on rekindling these social connections—whether they …

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