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Gratitude and Blessings
This morning I met an older lady in the elevator and she began a little conversation about where we were going. I stated "I'm off to work" and with a...
Gratitude and Blessings
This morning I met an older lady in the elevator and she began a little conversation about where we were going. I stated "I'm off to work" and with a...
Balance Your Time
So many of the things that we learn about life come through the example shown by our parents. My father died when he was only 52 years of age and...
Balance Your Time
So many of the things that we learn about life come through the example shown by our parents. My father died when he was only 52 years of age and...
Is Your Life Like The Titanic?
Have you ever been asked to choose a movie title that would best describe your life? Would you choose "Are We There Yet?", "It's a Wonderful Life" or perhaps "The...
Is Your Life Like The Titanic?
Have you ever been asked to choose a movie title that would best describe your life? Would you choose "Are We There Yet?", "It's a Wonderful Life" or perhaps "The...
Tolerations
A life coach who I once worked with used to have me make a list of what she termed "tolerations" and then work at eliminating each of these. She described...
Tolerations
A life coach who I once worked with used to have me make a list of what she termed "tolerations" and then work at eliminating each of these. She described...
I Don't Have a Problem!
For many years I have worked with individuals who were referred for assessment or treatment associated with substance use, abuse, or dependency. Following are ten statements that I hear over...
I Don't Have a Problem!
For many years I have worked with individuals who were referred for assessment or treatment associated with substance use, abuse, or dependency. Following are ten statements that I hear over...
Focus
There's an old expression that states: "Don't put all your eggs in one basket". That is good advice. So often, I hear the sad tales of individuals who put all...
Focus
There's an old expression that states: "Don't put all your eggs in one basket". That is good advice. So often, I hear the sad tales of individuals who put all...
Keep Trying - You Will Get There!
I was recently contracted by Celebrity Cruise lines to serve as a speaker on their newly launched Silhouette ship destined for the Caribbean. Little did I know that the journey...
Keep Trying - You Will Get There!
I was recently contracted by Celebrity Cruise lines to serve as a speaker on their newly launched Silhouette ship destined for the Caribbean. Little did I know that the journey...
Telling the Truth
One day my uncle and I were having a discussion about the effectiveness of the justice system. He stated "It may be slow but it works" and went on to...
Telling the Truth
One day my uncle and I were having a discussion about the effectiveness of the justice system. He stated "It may be slow but it works" and went on to...
How to Come to Terms With an Alcoholic Parent
There's an old saying "You will never be disappointed unless you have expectations". So often society helps feed our goals and dreams. We want the ideal family and relationships that...
How to Come to Terms With an Alcoholic Parent
There's an old saying "You will never be disappointed unless you have expectations". So often society helps feed our goals and dreams. We want the ideal family and relationships that...
It's Time To Give Thanks!
Many people complain and complain about things or people in their lives. Some even seem to have nothing positive at all to think about. No matter how difficult we believe...
It's Time To Give Thanks!
Many people complain and complain about things or people in their lives. Some even seem to have nothing positive at all to think about. No matter how difficult we believe...
What We Can Learn About the Truth From Honest Abe
Abraham Lincoln was the sixteenth President of the United States and served in that capacity from March of 1861 until he was assassinated in 1865. Throughout his life he had...
What We Can Learn About the Truth From Honest Abe
Abraham Lincoln was the sixteenth President of the United States and served in that capacity from March of 1861 until he was assassinated in 1865. Throughout his life he had...
I Want to Be Happy!
So many times I have people say that they will be happy once a specific event occurs. They think that once they move into the new house, start their job,...
I Want to Be Happy!
So many times I have people say that they will be happy once a specific event occurs. They think that once they move into the new house, start their job,...
You Already Have All You Need!
Recently I was asked to do some work at a camp north of Fort McMurray. It was obvious that I was naïve about the environment and orientation sent my thoughts...
You Already Have All You Need!
Recently I was asked to do some work at a camp north of Fort McMurray. It was obvious that I was naïve about the environment and orientation sent my thoughts...
How to Turn Dreams into Reality Beginning Today
When we first begin creating a wonderful dream, we feel excitement and hope. Time seems to fly by as we race towards the goal and everything comes together in an...
How to Turn Dreams into Reality Beginning Today
When we first begin creating a wonderful dream, we feel excitement and hope. Time seems to fly by as we race towards the goal and everything comes together in an...
How to Talk to an Alcoholic Spouse
Frequently those who are married or partnered with alcoholics think that they can actually change the person with the addiction. That is not true. In fact, no matter how dysfunctional...
How to Talk to an Alcoholic Spouse
Frequently those who are married or partnered with alcoholics think that they can actually change the person with the addiction. That is not true. In fact, no matter how dysfunctional...
Strategies to Help You Stay Away From Gambling
Sometimes people who are determined to stop an addiction do well for a period of time and then slip. It is important to have a number of strategies in place...
Strategies to Help You Stay Away From Gambling
Sometimes people who are determined to stop an addiction do well for a period of time and then slip. It is important to have a number of strategies in place...
The Truth About Reading
I find it rather sad to think about how many people admit that they do not read books. In fact, many state that they don't read anything except short messages...
The Truth About Reading
I find it rather sad to think about how many people admit that they do not read books. In fact, many state that they don't read anything except short messages...
Self-Improvement Means Taking Things One Step A...
So often I hear clients tell me that they can't start something because they might not like it. For example, they explain that they would not apply for a specific...
Self-Improvement Means Taking Things One Step A...
So often I hear clients tell me that they can't start something because they might not like it. For example, they explain that they would not apply for a specific...
Trick Yourself Into Doing Well
I find that unless I make a deliberate effort to do certain things, they just don’t get done. It is far easier to distract myself and do something that is...
Trick Yourself Into Doing Well
I find that unless I make a deliberate effort to do certain things, they just don’t get done. It is far easier to distract myself and do something that is...
How to Organize All the Paper in Your Personal ...
Last week I had two clients who told me that they have been feeling overwhelmed with all the things that they need to do. They explained that they know there...
How to Organize All the Paper in Your Personal ...
Last week I had two clients who told me that they have been feeling overwhelmed with all the things that they need to do. They explained that they know there...