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		<title>New! Hardcover 3-Minute Morning Journal</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2021 03:44:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[By popular demand, I am pleased to announce the release of a hardcover version of the popular 3-Minute Morning Journal. If you&#8217;re not familiar with the 3-Minute Morning Journal, I encourage you to read more about why I created it and why it&#8217;s so powerful here. The new hardcover versions have the same prompts, quotes, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Work vs. Dreams vs. Relationships</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael S. Sorensen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2020 23:50:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I have an insatiable drive to create. My mind sees new opportunities all around me—to solve problems, to build new and exciting things, and to make progress toward my goals each and every day. It’s what fuels, motivates, and excites me.&#160; It’s what drove me to put in the hard work and long hours to [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>When Validation is *Not* the Answer</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael S. Sorensen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2019 20:17:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you've ready my other content, you know how passionate I am about emotional validation. But you also may have wondered to yourself, "is there ever a time when validation isn't the answer?" In all my years of research on the topic, I've only found one instance where validation can do more harm than good.]]></description>
		
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		<title>How to Validate Someone: The Four-Step Method</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael S. Sorensen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Dec 2019 22:45:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[While the concept of validation is relatively simple, knowing how to effectively implement it in your day-to-day can be a bit more difficult. The Four-Step Validation Method is a tried-and-true approach to giving validation and feedback in nearly any situation. I reverse-engineered it from thousands of successful validation experiences and boiled it down to four basic steps. Each step is accompanied by several key principles that provide additional insight and direction.]]></description>
		
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		<title>What Do I Do If My Partner is Constantly Complaining?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael S. Sorensen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2019 04:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA["I have a fear that if I validate my wife's feelings, I will become her venting box. I do not want to come home from work just to listen to all the things that went wrong in my wife's day, and then I say "oh babe, I'm so sorry. That sounds hard," and then rinse and repeat. I want our interactions to be positive. Not negative. Am I wrong in thinking that it shouldn't be my job to listen to her (or anyone else's) negativity so that she (they) can feel better?"]]></description>
		
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		<title>Boundaries: The Secret to Finding Balance and Happiness in Life</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael S. Sorensen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2019 03:30:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Do you have a hard time saying "no" to people, because you don't want to be rude? Is there someone in your life you're always covering for, because they're consistently late, can't be counted on, or frequently act irresponsibly? Or perhaps you're always helping people, but no one ends up ever being there for you?]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>How Do You Validate Someone When They&#8217;re Angry With You?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael S. Sorensen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2019 14:23:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Learning how to validate another person's feelings is a tremendously valuable relationship skill. But what about when they're angry at you, or accusing you of something that isn't true? Why on earth would you validate that? And if it's really all that valuable, *how* do you do that?]]></description>
		
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		<title>How to Avoid Commitment Traps</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael S. Sorensen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2019 13:43:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[One of my pet peeves is when people ask a favor or a commitment of some sort, but instead of leading with the request, they first ask if you're available. "Any fun plans for Saturday?" "No, not really." "Great! I'm moving and would love your help. It'll only take all day." I call these "commitment traps," and, while they're annoying as all get-out, I've devised a simple, fail-proof way to navigate them with skill and grace.]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Quickest Way to Improve Your Negotiations</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael S. Sorensen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2019 21:26:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Negotiations are a part of daily life—whether you're in business or not. Yet, for as often as we interact with people, it's shocking to me that we don't have more formal training on the best ways to do so. In this article, we're going to focus in on a key principle that is often lacking in most "how to negotiate" guides, and most often forgotten when stakes are high.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>5 Must-Read Relationship Books</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael S. Sorensen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Aug 2019 13:58:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[All relationships take work. We as humans are always learning; always looking for a way to do things better. To be better connected. To have more compassion for others—or to have more compassion for ourselves. The following five books are among my most recommended, for their insights, practical advice, and general ability to bring greater awareness and satisfaction into your day-to-day relationships.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>How to Give Better Compliments</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael S. Sorensen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2019 13:31:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Earlier this week, I gave a presentation to a group of leaders on the power of validation in business. The next day, I flipped through my inbox to discover several thank-you emails from managers who had attended the training. One message, however, taught me a valuable life lesson...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Healthy Relationships Need Space</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael S. Sorensen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2019 01:32:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In any relationship where two whole, complete, capable people come together, they will each have interests outside of each other that add richness and excitement to life. And it’s simply not reasonable (or healthy) for either partner to expect the other to give them 100% of his or her time, attention, and energy.]]></description>
		
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		<title>What To Do If Your Partner Isn&#8217;t Great at Listening or Validating</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael S. Sorensen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2019 04:44:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Genuine empathy and sincere validation are some of the most connecting powers in a relationship. So what do you do when you just don't feel like your partner listens do you? How do you ask them to learn more about validation and improve their communication skills?]]></description>
		
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		<title>Is Your Partner Making You Unhappy?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael S. Sorensen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 16 Jun 2019 04:43:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Do you ever find yourself feeling stuck, frustrated, resentful, or angry toward your partner? Or perhaps, instead of anger, you just feel bummed out that your relationship isn't quite how you'd imagined it. It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking everyone else has a better relationship than we do. Today we're going to challenge that thought.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Communication in Relationships: No One Can Read Your Mind</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael S. Sorensen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2019 23:36:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In today’s world, many people give up on relationships too quickly. The moment things get tricky, they bail. Or they simply resign themselves to living in an unhappy, conflict-laden life. The fact of the matter is this: any relationship can be improved if both parties are willing to work on their communication.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>How to Validate Someone When You Don&#8217;t Agree With Them</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael S. Sorensen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2019 00:38:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[As I continue to share the power of validation—whether through my book, speaking engagements, podcast interviews, etc.—I receive thoughtful questions from readers and listeners that dig deeper into the day-to-day application of this versatile skill. Today, I'd like to address the question that I receive more than any other...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Does Validation Lose Its Power When Both People Know About It?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael S. Sorensen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2019 06:21:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I recently received the following email from a reader: We are wondering about the effectiveness of the techniques/steps if in fact both parties to the discussion are aware of those techniques/steps.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Appreciation: The Quickest Way to Brighten Someone’s Day</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael S. Sorensen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2018 00:40:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you want a sure-fire way to boost your charisma, deepen your relationships with others, and brighten someone’s day, get in the habit of regularly expressing appreciation for others.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Language: It’s What You Say and How You Say It</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael S. Sorensen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2018 14:06:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Words are far more powerful that we like to think. They are often our primary tool for communication and, like any tool, can be used to help or harm.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>The 3-Minute Morning: My Secret to Daily Success</title>
		<link>https://michaelssorensen.com/the-3-minute-morning-my-secret-to-daily-success/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael S. Sorensen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jul 2018 13:49:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I can attest, from personal experience, that making the 3-Minute Morning a daily practice can have far-reaching benefits.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Expectations: The Silent Killer of Relationships</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael S. Sorensen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2018 14:12:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://michaelssorensen.com/?p=1226</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Prefer to listen? Check out the related episode from the I Hear You podcast. This post is part of an ongoing series from my upcoming Highbrow Course: “10 Days to Better Relationships,” which is focused on—surprise!—improving your relationships. Today we’re talking about expectations—the silent killer of relationships. How aware are you of your day-to-day expectations? Of what [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>&#8220;I Hear You&#8221; is Now a #1 Best-Seller in Multiple Categories!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael S. Sorensen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 19:36:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://michaelssorensen.com/?p=1295</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[My book, I Hear You: The Surprisingly Simple Skill Behind Extraordinary Relationships, is now consistently the #1 best-seller on Amazon.com in the following categories: Communication in Management Couples &#38; Family Therapy Parent &#38; Adult Child Relationships Counseling And very close to #1 in many more. In addition, it was just awarded the 2018 IPA Book Award! To [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Empathy: The Power of Getting Into Other People’s Shoes</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael S. Sorensen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2018 03:19:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This post is part of an ongoing series from my upcoming Highbrow Course: &#8220;10 Days to Better Relationships,&#8221; which is focused on—surprise!—improving your relationships. Today we&#8217;re talking about empathy—a critical element of strong, healthy relationships. Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. When we have empathy for another person, we [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Tuesday Tip: Reclaim Your Focus</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael S. Sorensen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 11:17:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If there’s one thing that destroys productivity and progress more than anything else, it’s distraction. And unfortunately, we live in a time where we’re faced with dozens of distractions at any given time. The single most effective way I’ve found to combat this is also the simplest: use the “Do Not Disturb” toggles on your [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>10 Must-Read Books for Any Success-Seeking Human</title>
		<link>https://michaelssorensen.com/10-must-read-books-for-any-success-seeking-human/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael S. Sorensen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2018 12:44:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I like to read. Well&#8230;nowadays, I like to&#160;listen. Audible is my friend. But still, I like to learn, grow, and improve. I focus the majority of my time on personal development books, but branch out every now and then. Out of the countless books that I&#8217;ve gone through, only a small handful have&#160;truly made a [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Tuesday Tip: Automate Your Email-Checking</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael S. Sorensen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2018 07:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Have you ever been in a situation where you’re waiting for an important email, need to act on it quickly, but can’t afford to sit around and refresh your inbox all day? I’ve been there numerous times, whether it’s waiting for a contract to come through, waiting for an answer to a time-sensitive question, or [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Vulnerability: Learning to Show the Real You</title>
		<link>https://michaelssorensen.com/vulnerability-learning-to-show-the-real-you/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael S. Sorensen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jan 2018 13:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[One of the more difficult parts of a relationship (especially one of the romantic persuasion) is letting the other person see the real you. And I mean the real you—not the half-real you that you post on Facebook or Instagram; or the first-, second-, third-date you that is on their very best behavior and has [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Presence: The Lost Art of Giving Your Full Attention</title>
		<link>https://michaelssorensen.com/the-lost-art-of-giving-your-full-attention/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael S. Sorensen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2018 15:30:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Prefer to listen? Check out the related episode from the I Hear You podcast. Of all the gifts you could give to another human being, few are more precious than your time and attention. In today’s fast-paced, ever-connected world, we have dozens of distractions vying for our attention. With all that we have to do, it’s [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Validation: The Most Powerful Relationship Skill You Were Never Taught</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael S. Sorensen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Dec 2017 22:36:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Prefer to listen? Check out the related episode from the I Hear You podcast. Have you ever seen the YouTube video, It’s Not About the Nail? Hilarious. What makes it so funny is the fact that, while ridiculous, it’s actually not all that far from the truth. That’s because we as humans have a deep-seated [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Not Interested in Dating Someone? Just Say So.</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael S. Sorensen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Nov 2017 19:31:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I’ve made it a goal to go out on at least one date per week for the past couple of years, and in doing so, have met hundreds of fantastic people. Generally, these are first dates, and only first dates. Every once in a while, though, I meet a woman who I’d like to keep [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>10 Reasons to Buy EVERYTHING on a Credit Card</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael S. Sorensen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Oct 2017 03:56:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Those who know me well know that I&#8217;m constantly working on some sort of new project (like writing a book), developing a new area of expertise (like my three random years of DJing), or finding new ways to optimize, automate, or improve different areas of my life (like my morning routine or my approach to [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>It&#8217;s Official! My New Book is Now Available.</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael S. Sorensen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Sep 2017 14:11:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Today marks a momentous occasion—the official launch of my new book, I Hear You: The Surprisingly Simple Skill Behind Extraordinary Relationships. The book is the result of nearly 3 years of work, and is my effort to share a relationship/communication skill that has had a&#160;tremendous impact in my life. Several years ago, I started seeing [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>I Bought 7 Mattresses. Here&#8217;s the One I Kept.</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael S. Sorensen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Aug 2017 19:24:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[So&#8230;here&#8217;s the deal. I&#8217;ve always had a bad lower back, and finding a mattress that I could comfortably and consistently sleep on has been about as hard as finding a wife. (Maybe now that I&#8217;ve found one I&#8217;ll find the other?) Like most people with lower back pain, I&#8217;ve always preferred a firmer mattress. When [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Wake Up Easier by Controlling the Sun. Sort of.</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2016 02:38:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A few years ago, I started paying more attention to my sleep: how easily I fell asleep, how soundly I slept, and how easily I awoke in the morning. I noticed (perhaps unsurprisingly) that it was much easier for me to wake up early during the summer months than in the winter. Even on nights [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Use &#8220;And&#8221; Instead of &#8220;But&#8221; for More Effective Communication</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael S. Sorensen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2016 01:31:25 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[A Better You]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Relationships]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[communication]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[conversation skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[difficult conversations]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Years ago I came across a simple principle that – after making a habit in my own life – made a profound difference in my day-to-day communication. It enabled me to give more direct and constructive feedback, allowed me to share my opinion without dismissing others&#8217;, and helped me better validate other&#8217;s feelings. The magic principle? Use &#8220;and&#8221; instead [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>How I Set (and Actually Achieved) My New Year&#8217;s Resolutions</title>
		<link>https://michaelssorensen.com/how-i-set-and-actually-achieved-my-new-years-resolutions/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael S. Sorensen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2015 22:04:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[One January, several years ago, I found myself reviewing the previous year’s goals and feeling disappointed that I had once again failed at maintaining any sort of regular exercise regimen. My success rate for other goals (such as meditation, affirmations, hosting parties, etc.) was also less than stellar. Sound familiar? Unfortunately, chance are good that [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Why I Swear by Having a Solid Morning Routine</title>
		<link>https://michaelssorensen.com/why-i-swear-by-having-a-solid-morning-routine/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael S. Sorensen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2015 19:22:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This time last year I sat by the pool at a resort in Hawaii and took a long hard look at my life. It’s become a tradition for me to take time off work, go somewhere tropical, and do a bit of a “life evaluation.” What did I do this past year? Where is my [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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