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The Gift of Maybe

Finding hope and possibility in uncertain times

Happiness
Uncertainty Can Be Our Best Friend

Allison Carmen on May 15, 2020

The future contains infinite possibilities, both good and bad. The positive part of uncertainty is the part many of us forget. It's time to remember the "maybe."

The future contains infinite possibilities, both good and bad. The positive part of uncertainty is the part many of us forget. It's time to remember the "maybe."

Anxiety
If The World Is Scary, How Can Our Children Not Be Scared?

Allison Carmen on February 28, 2018

If the world is a scary place, how can we teach our children not to be scared. Is there a life perspective that we can teach our children to stay hopeful and resilient?

If the world is a scary place, how can we teach our children not to be scared. Is there a life perspective that we can teach our children to stay hopeful and resilient?

Friends
Finding Hope In The New Year

Allison Carmen on December 31, 2017

Feeling hopeful helps you develop a more open mind, which can help you access more possibilities, making it more likely you will find a resolution to your problems in the New Year.

Feeling hopeful helps you develop a more open mind, which can help you access more possibilities, making it more likely you will find a resolution to your problems in the New Year.

Motivation
When This Moment Is Enough

Allison Carmen on November 20, 2017

When you allow this moment to be enough, it doesn’t mean you stop working on what you want your life to be, it just means you are opening your heart to a more joyful life right now

When you allow this moment to be enough, it doesn’t mean you stop working on what you want your life to be, it just means you are opening your heart to a more joyful life right now

Anxiety
Is Your Child More Anxious and Worried Since the Election?

Allison Carmen on February 24, 2017

Many parents on both sides of the political aisle have added to their children’s worry and anxiety by not being more careful with their words before and after the election.

Many parents on both sides of the political aisle have added to their children’s worry and anxiety by not being more careful with their words before and after the election.

Empathy
What’s Needed in These Uncertain Times? Maybe More Empathy.

Allison Carmen on February 17, 2017

During uncertain times, it can be hard to be empathetic to another's point of view, but empathy makes us wiser and more strategic, and it can even change how we view something.

During uncertain times, it can be hard to be empathetic to another's point of view, but empathy makes us wiser and more strategic, and it can even change how we view something.

Fear
In These Times, Our Greatest Enemy Is Our Need for Certainty

Allison Carmen on November 15, 2016

Have you been extremely fearful and worried since the Presidential Election? Maybe embracing uncertainty will give you the hope you need to find strength and resilience.

Have you been extremely fearful and worried since the Presidential Election? Maybe embracing uncertainty will give you the hope you need to find strength and resilience.

Friends
The Day After the Election, Will We Still Be Friends?

Allison Carmen on October 23, 2016

Many of us have people in our lives that we have argued with or may not be speaking to because of the presidential election. How can we repair these relationships and begin again?

Many of us have people in our lives that we have argued with or may not be speaking to because of the presidential election. How can we repair these relationships and begin again?

Relationships
The Emotional Pain of Holding on to Yesterday

Allison Carmen on May 18, 2016

Three easy steps to begin letting go of our emotional pain caused by holding on to the past. Today has its own gifts if we are willing to be present.

Three easy steps to begin letting go of our emotional pain caused by holding on to the past. Today has its own gifts if we are willing to be present.

Happiness
Why Are We Always Looking for Certainty in Our Lives?

Allison Carmen on April 20, 2016

We look for certainty to guarantee that everything will be okay, but we're often limiting our opportunities for joy and success. Maybe there is another way!

We look for certainty to guarantee that everything will be okay, but we're often limiting our opportunities for joy and success. Maybe there is another way!

Fear
Finding Freedom From the Past

Allison Carmen on March 11, 2016

The past can hold us hostage and prevent us from creating a business, finding a relationship or a new perspective about our health. How can we find a mindset to move forward?

The past can hold us hostage and prevent us from creating a business, finding a relationship or a new perspective about our health. How can we find a mindset to move forward?

Gratitude
Living Life to the Fullest

Allison Carmen on February 25, 2016

How many times have we got through a difficult situation and committed ourselves to appreciating every day of our lives? How can we remember to live life to the fullest each day?

How many times have we got through a difficult situation and committed ourselves to appreciating every day of our lives? How can we remember to live life to the fullest each day?

Friends
A Paradigm Shift In New Year's Resolutions

Allison Carmen on December 21, 2015

A Paradigm Shift In New Year's Resolution. Focusing on Helping Others Maybe the Greatest New Year's Resolution of them all.

A Paradigm Shift In New Year's Resolution. Focusing on Helping Others Maybe the Greatest New Year's Resolution of them all.

Rejection Sensitivity
Soothing the Pain of Rejection On Facebook

Allison Carmen on December 7, 2015

Rejection can be hurtful. How can we keep our hearts open and find the love within ourselves to be less needy, more giving and less rattled by how other people are behaving?

Rejection can be hurtful. How can we keep our hearts open and find the love within ourselves to be less needy, more giving and less rattled by how other people are behaving?

Sport and Competition
When Seeking Pleasure Turns Into Emotional Pain

Allison Carmen on November 4, 2015

There is nothing wrong with desires and pleasure seeking; it is perfectly normal to want wonderful things and experiences. But longing to repeat an experience that has already happened is a type of pleasure-seeking that can leave us feeling miserable. Our minds become so focused on repeating a past experience that we that we can’t appreciate the new moment we are in.

There is nothing wrong with desires and pleasure seeking; it is perfectly normal to want wonderful things and experiences. But longing to repeat an experience that has already happened is a type of pleasure-seeking that can leave us feeling miserable. Our minds become so focused on repeating a past experience that we that we can’t appreciate the new moment we are in.