I must admit that my to-do list inevitably grows more extensive than the hours of my day. I see that a meaningful, active life perhaps pulls for that. I also see others who share incomplete lists at the end of
I once heard this phrase long ago, and it has stuck with me over the years. Many clients have asked me to clarify my meaning when I boldly pronounce: “I’m sorry. You just can’t get there from here.”
Our Silent
When speaking to parents with challenging children, there is often an urgency to address the specifics of what to do when a problem behavior shows up. In other words, the understandable desire is to fix the problem right now. After
Many years ago, I heard the saying: You have a choice: You can live life studying the roots…or enjoy the fruits. But you can’t do both.”
Of course, it’s never a complete, simple dichotomy. It’s just a pointer to options
One of the hallmarks of an anxiety-filled life is that their priority is to relieve their sense of anxiety or avoid future moments with possible anxiety. They create a life where avoiding discomfort is most important, and activities and opportunities
As the New Year is upon us, many of us reflect upon our lives, our successes, our satisfaction, where we have been and likely where we are going. If life is filled with enormous levels of satisfaction and happiness, then
Imagine my delight when reminded of the definition of ‘Thanksgiving.’ It’s more than just a holiday; it means the ‘expression of gratitude.’ Such a simple definition may seem unremarkable initially, but I invite you to dig into this with me.
In recent years, research has revealed an essential tendency in our brains. Utilizing this propensity can give us more control over our lives and bring us more of what we want.
The Primacy Effect
Whatever captures our attention NOW takes
A few years back, I traveled to Chicago and had an interesting conversation with my new friend for three hours. He was 68 and off to windsurf in Hawaii for two weeks. As I asked him about his greatest insight
No doubt. Tough times. And for many, very, very tough times.
When living on very little, having nothing now is the difference between eating and not eating. I drove by a recycling center this week. It was cold and rainy.