EP 374: Pausing: The Adult Form of the Do-Over

“That didn’t count! OK?” Those are the words I heard my son say to his online gaming friends the other day. And as I stood in the kitchen, those words stopped me in my tracks and made me remember what is arguably the most important aspect of childhood: The Do-Over. When we are young, the concept of the do-over is the tool that allows us to learn. But as adults, we tend to get into the idea that there are no more do-overs. We learn to live with the consequences of our decisions to such an extent that we lose sight of how much control we really have over our ability to be happy. Check out the video for a terrific practice that can help you turn around whatever is reducing your happiness.