When I was first introduced to the profession of personal coaching, my first initial thought was that it sounded exactly like something I would love to pursue. I did further investigation into the profession and before I knew it I was happily enrolled in the Coach Training Program offered through... Read More
WHAT'S IN YOUR TOOLBOX?Think tools are just for builders and construction workers? Think again!Everyone needs a well stocked toolbox.Over the years, given the wisdom of life's experiences and much learning, I have assembled my own psychological toolbox. It contains, among other things,Ideas from diverse schools of thought Different ways of... Read More
I heard a story recently, and wanted to share it with you. It goes something like this:Once upon a time...The chief was sitting at the edge of the village, obviously deep in thought. He sat there for hours and hours, seemingly unmoving. The tribe was beginning to get worried and... Read More
The book Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers is regarded as a self help classic. Have you read it?I read it many years ago and I was disappointed by the content of this book that has helped a lot of people take control of their fears.... Read More
Settling is about not embracing what is best for you, and accepting what you really don't want. When you settle, you accept less than you deserve. Settling becomes a habit and a way of life, but it doesn't have to be. According to Maureen Dowd, "The minute you settle for... Read More
Knowing more about who you are will give you the insight for your future goals.Where are you going?This isn't about location...It's about focus and achievement in your life. Pretty big stuff, but not so big you can't get your hands around it and get down to the basics so you... Read More
What do you do when fear shows up? Do you hide under the covers of life, shivering as you anxiously wait for the moment to pass or do you stand up with a confident smile and embrace it?Your answer to this simple question will have a considerable impact on the... Read More
One of the mainstays of American culture is the "Great American Dream". Immigrants would uproot their families and leave their homeland in the hopes of experiencing the freedom and opportunity that awaits them in America. While it is true that our Declaration of Independence states, "we are endowed by our... Read More
Recently, I saw an exhibition of paintings by a very talented artist. He clearly has a social conscience and his depictions of the pain and misery of disenfranchised and minority people are so vivid and real you can't help but feel the pain in viewing the paintings.The artist is a... Read More
Yes, that pillar of society that has been with us since that slithery dude threw humanity for a curve in the Garden of Eden ? that cornerstone of society has been automated.I am speaking, of course, of the public nuisance ( I wrote about him in Part 1 at ... Read More
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A journey by a web-footed gull through a sea of... Read More
Helen Keller once remarked that there was one thing she... Read More
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I have one magical thought, lets see it more closely.... Read More
"The latter part of a wise man's life," said Jonathan... Read More
There are many parts that make up you.There's the Musical... Read More
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Anybody who has visited my website at Motivation & Self... Read More
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As winter descends we begin to feel the chill of... Read More
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As a therapist, I often suggest to clients that they... Read More
You Are What You Listen ToCan music really help you... Read More
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Not long ago, I made a partnership pitch, on behalf... Read More
OK, so it wasn't quite that big of a deal.... Read More
Back in the 1920's when Polish-American entrepreneur Leo Gerstenzang invented... Read More
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But first you've got to raise your standards.I know at... Read More
What Is Perfectionism?This is the first of two newsletters that... Read More
A friend called me the other day from Lower Alabama.... Read More
There is a point at which everything becomes simple and... Read More
Be conscious, aware, and alert. Pay attention. Remember when you... Read More
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He's been around since the dawn of humanity. His profession... Read More
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"My guess is first I'll need some zippy flyers and... Read More
The underground train in London can get you anywhere when... Read More
MOVING THROUGH CHANGECreating any major change in our lives can... Read More
What If You Could Ask Anyone For Help?Have you ever... Read More
Have you ever noticed geese flying overhead, whether that be... Read More
In ancient times, a King had a boulder placed on... Read More
I know you probably have heard of the movie, "The... Read More
The idea for this month's newsletter came from an unlikely... Read More
Work addiction is very common in our society today, yet... Read More
One of my clients gave me permission to tell you... Read More
"3 Questions, 5 Minutes a Day: Make leaps towards greater... Read More
Every one of us have dreams, desires and goals that... Read More
"Tell me what company thou keepst, and I'll tell thee... Read More
One of the most effective ways to help your staff... Read More
Have you ever noticed this to be true?The best things... Read More
"Nothing is more practical than for people to deepen themselves.... Read More
Recently at a Pharmaceutical meeting in Europe, one of the... Read More
Language is a challenging way to communicate. It allows us... Read More
It takes less effort to keep an existing customer than... Read More
First of all, criticalness breaks up more relationships, than anything... Read More
As I work with clients as their introspective Inner Peace/Relationship... Read More
There are many parts that make up you.There's the Musical... Read More
Taking control of your life is getting in touch with... Read More
A few months back I had a disturbing dream. In... Read More
Personal development profiles, also known as personality profiles, are a... Read More
Remember that Coke contest from the 80s? If you collected... Read More
Many people, particularly students, would love to be able to... Read More
Joey rises before dawn to pack his lunch, eager for... Read More
It's four weeks away and you don't have any plans.... Read More
Anybody who has visited my website at Motivation & Self... Read More
"Happiness is not a matter of good fortune or worldly... Read More
Having found a coach you feel comfortable and excited about... Read More
The fall harvest comes upon us once a year. The... Read More
1. Learn About YouIf you don't know who you are... Read More
Life coaching has become fashionable in recent years and there... Read More
I thought it might be worth visiting some email etiquette... Read More
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I have often heard motivational speakers say that the word... Read More
1. Know your purposeAre you wandering through life with little... Read More
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