Overcoming Negative Thinking: How Force-Free Dog Training Can Help
Carrie Raap Carrie Raap

Overcoming Negative Thinking: How Force-Free Dog Training Can Help

Have you ever wondered why bad experiences seem to stick in our minds longer than good ones? It's all thanks to something called negativity bias, a natural instinct of our brains. But don’t worry! We have the tools to train our brains to focus on the positive and boost our happiness. In this blog, we'll explore how positive reinforcement dog training is one great tool to help transform mindsets and promote a brighter outlook on life.

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Strategic Success: The Power of Focused Goals
Carrie Raap Carrie Raap

Strategic Success: The Power of Focused Goals

In our culture of instant gratification we want to achieve ALL our goals ALL at once. We forget that true goal achievement is often a long game, taking focus and commitment. New Years Resolutions often result in long lists of goals. According to data from the Statistic Brain Research Institute, the success rate for New Year's resolutions was reported to be around 9.2% .

This blog explores one strategy to help you be in that 9.2%.

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The Motivation Myth: Why Relying Solely on Motivation Won't Guarantee Goal Achievement
Carrie Raap Carrie Raap

The Motivation Myth: Why Relying Solely on Motivation Won't Guarantee Goal Achievement

Motivation is never there when you really need it.

It’s like a rainy weather friend, abandoning you when the going gets tough.

Goals are rarely achieved without facing challenges and setbacks. When the initial motivation wanes, you may struggle to persevere through tough times. Without some solid tools, the first obstacle can become a roadblock, hindering progress.

So what do we do when striving for our goals starts to get tough and no longer brings us any pleasure?

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Best tips for staying out of jail
Carrie Raap Carrie Raap

Best tips for staying out of jail

I know, I know, you don’t plan on going to jail this year, or in this lifetime, says EVERYONE, yet, it happens!

The truth is most of us will have some sort of interaction with law enforcement in our lifetime, whether it’s a routine traffic stop, investigation of a crime , or calling them ourselves for help and protection.

Sometimes these interactions can go sideways leading to being arrested. Often this can be avoided.

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