"There is no elevator to success. You have to take the stairs."
Attributed to motivational speaker Zig Ziglar.
Self-help
deciding to do therapy, seeking help from a therapist
Priority request.
breathing through a straw...
...to reduce stress and get out of fight or flight.
From Paycheck to Purpose, by Ken Coleman
The Clear Path to Doing Work You Love Book. Priority request: offers a comprehensive guide to discovering your purpose and turning it into a rewarding career.
not mixing work with romance (co-workers and customers)
Priority request.
How to Meet Your Self, by Nicole LePera
The Workbook for Self-Discovery. Priority request.
self-neutering (spiritually speaking)
Not literally! A decision in the crown that you aren't a sexual being because sex is an abomination.
fighting your sexual nature
Humans are sexual beings.
T/F: a calm resolution is always possible
The level of Love has impressive patience and resolution capability.
Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul
by John Eldredge. He challenges Christian men to return to what he characterizes as authentic masculinity without resorting to a "macho man" mentality -- wikipedia.
Dave Ramsey's 7 Baby Steps
Priority request: A plan to save money, pay off debt, and build wealth. Ramsey claims the plan works every time, but it requires commitment and action.
keeping a diary or journal
Also blogging for personal/spiritual growth.
The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results
Popular productivity book by Gary W. Keller, a founder of America's largest real estate company.
cutting off narcissistic parents/friends
Positive (setting boundaries) or negative (being unforgiving)? -- request.
Atomic Habits, by James Clear
An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones -- subtitle.