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Your Reputation
Have you ever wondered what another person did to earn the respect of others? Building a good reputation is one thing but keeping it is another. I once heard a...
Your Reputation
Have you ever wondered what another person did to earn the respect of others? Building a good reputation is one thing but keeping it is another. I once heard a...
Change Your Life In Minutes
Often, I hear people talk about how busy they are and that often they feel overwhelmed. Their lives are disorganized, their vehicles need attention and their relationships are strained. Rather...
Change Your Life In Minutes
Often, I hear people talk about how busy they are and that often they feel overwhelmed. Their lives are disorganized, their vehicles need attention and their relationships are strained. Rather...
You Can Choose
Often, I hear individuals complain about a situation in life that they do not like. It might involve their relationships, career, finances or perhaps events occurring in various places throughout...
You Can Choose
Often, I hear individuals complain about a situation in life that they do not like. It might involve their relationships, career, finances or perhaps events occurring in various places throughout...

Conservation - Protecting Our World
I read an article the other day that surprised me. Apparently, Meagan Markle has been annoyed by the fact that her husband Prince Harry keeps turning lights off in their...
Conservation - Protecting Our World
I read an article the other day that surprised me. Apparently, Meagan Markle has been annoyed by the fact that her husband Prince Harry keeps turning lights off in their...

Who Are You? Your Identity Is Unique
The Merriam Webster dictionary defines the word "identity" as: "the fact of being who or what a person or thing is". Now that's a little confusing! I have been thinking...
Who Are You? Your Identity Is Unique
The Merriam Webster dictionary defines the word "identity" as: "the fact of being who or what a person or thing is". Now that's a little confusing! I have been thinking...

Where Is Your Home?
The Merriam-Webster dictionary has several different definitions for the word "home". One states that it is a place of residence. Another defines it as a familiar or usual setting or...
Where Is Your Home?
The Merriam-Webster dictionary has several different definitions for the word "home". One states that it is a place of residence. Another defines it as a familiar or usual setting or...

Stand On Guard
When I was a child, we were taught about patriotism. Every morning at school we would stand erect facing the flag at the front of the room while singing O...
Stand On Guard
When I was a child, we were taught about patriotism. Every morning at school we would stand erect facing the flag at the front of the room while singing O...

Fitting In
Near the beginning of the popular movie "Sound of Music" there is a song that begins "How do you solve a problem like Maria?". The tune is about a novice...
Fitting In
Near the beginning of the popular movie "Sound of Music" there is a song that begins "How do you solve a problem like Maria?". The tune is about a novice...

Creativity - Do You Use It?
Many of my clients over the years have expressed concern about finances and wished they could relieve their debt burdens. But compounding interest and late fee penalties make the goal...
Creativity - Do You Use It?
Many of my clients over the years have expressed concern about finances and wished they could relieve their debt burdens. But compounding interest and late fee penalties make the goal...

Love Is Not
Valentine's week is focused on multiple ways of showing others that one cares for or is in love with them. Hearts, flowers, candy and trinkets are given as symbols of...
Love Is Not
Valentine's week is focused on multiple ways of showing others that one cares for or is in love with them. Hearts, flowers, candy and trinkets are given as symbols of...

Adjustment Disorder and Adjustment Recovery
I live alone so that means that I can pretty well do whatever I want whenever I want. On the long weekend I had company and, of course, that meant...
Adjustment Disorder and Adjustment Recovery
I live alone so that means that I can pretty well do whatever I want whenever I want. On the long weekend I had company and, of course, that meant...

Systems Make Everything Easier
Recently I wasn't feeling well. My head hurt. I was dizzy and the bathroom was barely close enough. My system was a mess! Our bodies have several different systems. One...
Systems Make Everything Easier
Recently I wasn't feeling well. My head hurt. I was dizzy and the bathroom was barely close enough. My system was a mess! Our bodies have several different systems. One...

Celebrating Life Every Day
Did you know that May 17th is Norwegian Independence Day? That country's Constitution was signed in 1814 and the citizens continue to celebrate every year with bands, flag waving, traditional...
Celebrating Life Every Day
Did you know that May 17th is Norwegian Independence Day? That country's Constitution was signed in 1814 and the citizens continue to celebrate every year with bands, flag waving, traditional...

Winners - Race Horses and You
This Week was the multi-million-dollar Kentucky Derby has been held annually in Louisville Kentucky for one hundred forty-five years. Fans not only attend these races at Churchill Downs dressed in...
Winners - Race Horses and You
This Week was the multi-million-dollar Kentucky Derby has been held annually in Louisville Kentucky for one hundred forty-five years. Fans not only attend these races at Churchill Downs dressed in...

Should You Listen?
Many times, people hear criticism and hold onto it for years allowing it to foster shame. It is important to remember that the people who made the comments might be...
Should You Listen?
Many times, people hear criticism and hold onto it for years allowing it to foster shame. It is important to remember that the people who made the comments might be...

Tips for Reducing Stress Long Term
So many people tell me that they are overwhelmed and stressed out. They also state that they don't know how to fix this. Following are ten things you can do...
Tips for Reducing Stress Long Term
So many people tell me that they are overwhelmed and stressed out. They also state that they don't know how to fix this. Following are ten things you can do...

Tolerations Steal Productivity
A few years ago, I hired a personal coach. She taught me a wonderful concept that I have used to this day. A toleration is something that drains our time...
Tolerations Steal Productivity
A few years ago, I hired a personal coach. She taught me a wonderful concept that I have used to this day. A toleration is something that drains our time...

Perfectly Imperfect Reduces Stress
I remember my friend Paul once asking me "What do you call the medical student with the lowest passing grade?" The answer is "Doctor". You see the lowest passing grade...
Perfectly Imperfect Reduces Stress
I remember my friend Paul once asking me "What do you call the medical student with the lowest passing grade?" The answer is "Doctor". You see the lowest passing grade...

Your Personal Wonderland
Most people have been fascinated by the work of Walt Disney who repeatedly turned the impossible into possible over the years. He not only developed Disneyland and Disneyworld which are...
Your Personal Wonderland
Most people have been fascinated by the work of Walt Disney who repeatedly turned the impossible into possible over the years. He not only developed Disneyland and Disneyworld which are...
Downsizing Your Life
My friend is moving from her house into a retirement condo this month. The square footage is approximately one third of the size. The house, of course, is full because...
Downsizing Your Life
My friend is moving from her house into a retirement condo this month. The square footage is approximately one third of the size. The house, of course, is full because...