4. Hear and honor your own voice

There are ways to cut through the clanging voices of media and well-meaning friends and relatives. It starts with separating out the LIES (Labels, Illusions, Excuses and Stories) that make up your current life's script. We travel through life making decisions every minute of every day. At some of those junctures, ask yourself, "Am I doing this out of conscious choice or am I operating out of habit or a desire to please others?"
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