What Does It Matter? Live with Less Stress and More Joy

Leadership coach and singer/songwriter Pears encourages readers to embrace curiosity and gratitude while breaking cycles of negative thinking. She suggests asking the core question “What does it matter?” (WDIM) as an exercise in perspective that focuses attention and allows one to reframe, stopping internal chatter that can block solutions when big decisions or problem relationships present themselves. Shedding unhealthy beliefs creates room to find a personal form of oxygen in order to courageously be true to who you are. The illusion of control, incessant worry, mindless spending, and perfectionism are some of the habits that need spiritual and psychological examination. Mindfulness, meditation and prayer are muscles people can develop to define an issue, decide its importance and create a plan.