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Attitudes/Answers with Olen Baker
A healthy lifestyle from a Christian perspective with marriage and family counselor Olen Baker.
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- Attitudes/Answers with Olen Baker
How Does Anger Build Emotional Walls?
Anger is a defensive measure designed to protect you. But unresolved anger can build a wall that keeps you distanced from God and the person you have an issue…
- Attitudes/Answers with Olen Baker
How Can I Resolve Anger?
When we get the wrong message, our response is based on something other than the truth. Anger has lots of triggers. God can help us discover the right way to…
- Attitudes/Answers with Olen Baker
Is There a Productive Way to Express Anger?
Unresolved anger builds walls between people who care for each other. Find the door in that wall and begin the process of repairing the damage before it…
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What is Irrational Anger?
Anger has the ability to produce positive or negative results. Irrational anger damages relationships. Do you have issues like that?
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How Can I Have a Gentle Voice?
A fit of rage rarely results in a good outcome. So what if you could avoid that behavior? Something to consider.
- Attitudes/Answers with Olen Baker
How Can I Conquer Anger?
Anger is not always a bad emotion. It's like letting steam off. But the behaviors associated with anger are the issues that can get you into trouble.
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What Happens When I Internalize Anger?
A lifetime of anger. Not being able to let go of all the things that you perceived were done at your expense to damage you personally. Imagine what that does…
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How Can I Get a Fresh Start?
God's love for each of us loves us enough that even when mistakes are made, He is there to help initiate a fresh start. That means you too.
- Attitudes/Answers with Olen Baker
Can There Be a Positive End to Anger?
Anger can also be described as a motivator. That's because it can be a pathway to pursue solutions to an issue. Don't let anger be a dead end for you.
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How Does Anger Affect Listening?
Anger so LOUD that you cannot hear reasoning? Has that ever happened to you?
- Attitudes/Answers with Olen Baker
When is Anger Acceptable?
It's always tough to admit and take ownership of a bad choice. Anger comes into play when we are upset with our decision. Anger is a dangerous emotional tool.
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Are Mistakes a Learning Experience?
Mistakes are uncomfortable but they are a pathway to correcting behaviors and attitudes. Are they necessary? You decide.
- Attitudes/Answers with Olen Baker
What Happens When I Make a Bad Choice?
Bad choices are made, simply when a person is unwilling to listen to the still, small voice of God. Has that ever happened to you?
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What is an Honest Mistake?
Yeah, we all make mistakes, but an honest mistake is often made when we have limited facts and decide to move ahead without fulling thinking about the…
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What Does Experience Teach Us?
Ever have a problem making a decision? Everybody does. Experience gives is a pathway to making decisions and moving ahead with confidence and peace.
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What is Success?
We all make mistakes. That's how we learn to turn from perpetuating a life filled with regret. So, what is success? It's purpose, plan and simple. God can help…
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When Is It Time to Leave Home?
God gives us opportunities to change the direction of our life. So the secret is, listen to him before you make a decision that you might regret. Use your…
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How Can I Get Out of a Bad Place?
Negative entrapments. Have you ever been in a place that you didn't want to be, but couldn't figure out how to get out? You're not alone.
- Attitudes/Answers with Olen Baker
How Can I Address Reconciliation?
Gods grief and sadness can be instrumental in healing your issues in life. Reconciliation pleases the Lord. And he gives us the power to do that.
- Attitudes/Answers with Olen Baker
How Do I Keep My Faith, Constant?
Day by day, issues, conflicts, anger and confusion can take us off the path for a strong relationship with God. It will happen. Question is, how will you…
- Attitudes/Answers with Olen Baker
How Do I Get a Fresh Start?
Everybody at some time in their life needs a fresh start. Has that ever happened to you? Right now, today, give it a try.
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Does Procrastination Set You Up For Failure?
Failing to keep a promise to yourself, others, and God often gives birth to negative consequences. And that can follow you for a lifetime. Steps one and two…
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Can Difficult Problems be Avoided?
Facing, rather than denying a situation exists is the first step of changing direction. From a problem, to a solution. So, how do you address issues in your…
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How Can I Resolve a Difficult Situation?
You know what? God gives us the initiative and staying power to get us through any and every situation. Do you have a relationship that needs healing?
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How Do I Deal with Hurt Feelings?
Anger doesn't have to take up a permanent residence in our heart and mind. When it does, it can destroy us. Like a release valve on a steam engine, letting off…
- Attitudes/Answers with Olen Baker
Why is Reconciliation so Difficult?
Conflict is unavoidable. It takes courage and maturity to cross that barrier and end up on the side of resolution. Here is how to make that happen.
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Should Someone Know Everything About Me?
It IS possible to know someone for a lifetime and not know them personally. So, how much of you, do you share with others?
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How Can I Get an Optimistic Attitude?
So, this world is a pretty tough place to exist. But every day there is an opportunity discover the things in our world that are beneficial and give us a sense…
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Can Optimism Influence My Future?
Yeah, we will all face storms, health issues and days that seem overwhelming. Gratitude is optimism and hope for the future, even when it seems like tomorrow…
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How Can I Erase Pessimism?
God never promised a life void of troubles. He did give us his promise comfort when the hassles of life cause pain and trouble. That's a realistic promise you…
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How Can I Appreciate God in My Life?
Life sometimes gets in the way of our appreciation of what God has provided. When that happens, take a step back and reflect simply on what He did for us.
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How Can I Get the Rewards for my Life?
We love to be rewarded for expressions of hard work, and doing good deeds. It's never a quick $20 for helping someone stranded on the side of the road. Your…
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How Can I Give God the Credit for Who I Am?
Self-made...not really. God-made...really. People in our lives give us an assist in life and that assist is also God related, even when it comes from a good…
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How Can I Feel Appreciated?
When privilege is applied to relationships, expressions of gratitude may be replaced by demands. Don't let yourself be put into that position. Keep it simple…
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How Can I be Content in Life?
You might not have all you want, but the key is being contented with what God provides. It's not about more, it's more about what you need. And that need is…
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Can Gratitude be Taught?
The answer is, yes. A simple "thank you". A gesture of looking beyond self, and focusing on others. School teaches the stuff they need to succeed, but YOU are…
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Is There a Benefit for Spoiling a Child?
Parents mistakenly believe that children feel worthwhile if they have everything they want. As parents we do our best, but understanding that giving them…
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Why Do I Have a Hard Time Feeling Thankful?
It's all about an attitude of gratitude. The little things like your first cup of coffee, your toothbrush and the mirror that helps you prepare for the day are…
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Why Do I Have Trouble Feeling Thankful?
It isn't easy maintaining an attitude of thanksgiving, because we need or want so much. Here's a start. Start by counting your blessings and let the good…
- Attitudes/Answers with Olen Baker
How Can I Discover the Benefits of Gratitude?
Gratitude is a simple act, really. Focus on God's love, mercy, and goodness. Nothing more, nothing less.
- Attitudes/Answers with Olen Baker
How Can I Avoid Worry?
Like the song says "grab your coat and get your hat, leave your worries on the doorstep". Not so easy to do, is it?
- Attitudes/Answers with Olen Baker
How Can I Stop Worrying?
Worry is like a speed bump and we see what can go wrong. Worry distorts reality. By trusting God, because he is on your side, whatever the needs are, a…
- Attitudes/Answers with Olen Baker
Is There a Solution for Procrastination?
Indifference indicates an attitude of apathy or lack of feelings. God did not design you to fail or suffer mediocrity. Trust his word to pull you back and…
- Attitudes/Answers with Olen Baker
What Gives Indifference its Power?
Indifference is dangerous because it can quickly become permanent. God is willing to give you a fresh start, with a clean heart. All you have to do is ask.
- Attitudes/Answers with Olen Baker
How Can I fight Against Procrastination?
Procrastination has the power to blunt your conscience. With that, guilt and shame looses its intensity. Ask God to replace indifference with a renewed love…
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How are Procrastination and Avoidance Alike?
Did you ever not feel guilty for failing to be responsible? God's message is, confess, repent, seek forgiveness and make amends. Sounds simple, but it's not…
- Attitudes/Answers with Olen Baker
What are the Consequences of Procrastination?
Wait for it...procrastination leads to failure and disaster. Purpose, through God can turn things around...today.
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How Can I Prevent Procrastination From Becoming a Habit?
"Tomorrow, every fault will be corrected, yet tomorrow never comes." The words of Benjamin Franklin. Smart guy. How about you. Does something need to be…
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How Can I Manage My Time, Better?
Time, your time, is a gift from God. It is written, "there is a time for everything, a season for every activity under the sun". So, let every minute become a…
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How Can I Avoid Procrastination?
Simply, when we procrastinate, we stumble what could be the conduit for our success. What do you need to do right now, today, the get that path to success in…
- Attitudes/Answers with Olen Baker
How Can I Avoid Bad Habits?
Good habits are beneficial. Bad habits can be a stumbling block to your walk with God. Bad habits are like darkness. Jesus, the light of the world can get you…
- Attitudes/Answers with Olen Baker
How Do I Overcome Laziness?
Think about the things you do on a regular basis. Include the good stuff and the not so good stuff. The Bible says " if a man is lazy, his rafters sag, and if…
- Attitudes/Answers with Olen Baker
Why Can't I Overcome Prejudice?
W.C. Fields was quoted as saying, "I am free of all prejudice. I hate everyone equally." Have you considered how you learned prejudice? Beyond that, have you…
- Attitudes/Answers with Olen Baker
What Is Prejudice?
There are good habits and bad habits. One of the most destructive habits humans acquire, is being prejudice. That and other harmful habits can be destructive…
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Are Habits Necessary?
Sow a habit, reap a character. Sow a character, reap a destiny. Habits are necessary and when they align with what God has in store for our lives, those good…
- Attitudes/Answers with Olen Baker
How Can I Overcome a Bad Habit?
Habits are part of our life. Second nature for everyone. Breaking those habits that are harmful can be tough. God can help move those bad habits, to good…
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How Can I Stop Habitual Lying?
Being truthful. For most, it's part of who we are. For others, it's simply not possible, because they have built a path so deep and dark that lying becomes a…
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What Gives Addictions Power?
The power to break bad habits comes from permitting Jesus Christ to create in you, a new way of thinking and has control over the old thought patterns. You DO…
- Attitudes/Answers with Olen Baker
What Gives Habits Power?
Have you be against the cutting edge of a powerful, embarrassing habit that is hard to break? Habit start out as cobwebs and turn into shackles. God has the…
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How Do Habits Seize Control?
A bad habit can be what causes pain and suffering. It might not be alcohol, tobacco, or food. The power of a habit, either good or bad, will shape who we are…