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Time Management - What Did You Do Before?
Many times, my clients tell me that they don't have time to develop relationships with others. When I ask them to identify the things that "steal" their time, they are...
Time Management - What Did You Do Before?
Many times, my clients tell me that they don't have time to develop relationships with others. When I ask them to identify the things that "steal" their time, they are...
Upset, What Should You Do? - HALT
Sometimes our feelings and needs are jeopardized by factors that we can but fail to control. There is a neat little formula that we can use to identify inner signals...
Upset, What Should You Do? - HALT
Sometimes our feelings and needs are jeopardized by factors that we can but fail to control. There is a neat little formula that we can use to identify inner signals...
Health Psychology - How to Deal With Illness an...
Recently I had surgery and it reminded me of the intricate manner in which body and mind interact. From the time that my physician recommended the operation until it actually...
Health Psychology - How to Deal With Illness an...
Recently I had surgery and it reminded me of the intricate manner in which body and mind interact. From the time that my physician recommended the operation until it actually...
The Economic Crisis!
The world has been on a huge economic roller-coaster ride over the past few weeks! News media blame mortgage meltdown in the United States but I believe that its history...
The Economic Crisis!
The world has been on a huge economic roller-coaster ride over the past few weeks! News media blame mortgage meltdown in the United States but I believe that its history...
Problem-Solving - How Do You Eat an Elephant?
One bite at a time! Life can pile up on us and all of a sudden we are facing what appears to be overwhelming tasks. The house is a...
Problem-Solving - How Do You Eat an Elephant?
One bite at a time! Life can pile up on us and all of a sudden we are facing what appears to be overwhelming tasks. The house is a...
What Things Are 100% Preventable in This World?
So often we hear comments like "It couldn't be helped" or "It wasn't my fault. Blaming others and dodging responsibility are stances that are rampant in today's society. The other...
What Things Are 100% Preventable in This World?
So often we hear comments like "It couldn't be helped" or "It wasn't my fault. Blaming others and dodging responsibility are stances that are rampant in today's society. The other...
Love Your Neighbour
Over the years I have heard horror stories about neighbours who have had broken relationships that resulted in various forms of battle. Fences are erected, family pets abused and people...
Love Your Neighbour
Over the years I have heard horror stories about neighbours who have had broken relationships that resulted in various forms of battle. Fences are erected, family pets abused and people...
What Or Who Do You Trust?
Lately I have heard people state that we are in "troubled times". Stock markets have tumbled as companies with decades of stability face financial disaster. The mortgage meltdown, rising gas...
What Or Who Do You Trust?
Lately I have heard people state that we are in "troubled times". Stock markets have tumbled as companies with decades of stability face financial disaster. The mortgage meltdown, rising gas...
Christmas Expectations!
A few years ago, I travelled to Vancouver to take some voice lessons from Juno nominee, Kate Hammett-Vaughan. The first evening we didn't sign a note. Instead we sat in...
Christmas Expectations!
A few years ago, I travelled to Vancouver to take some voice lessons from Juno nominee, Kate Hammett-Vaughan. The first evening we didn't sign a note. Instead we sat in...
Fear - How to Confront and Kill it So That You ...
One of the most damaging and limiting things in life is fear. Every week clients tell me about how they are restricted or stopped by things that they think present...
Fear - How to Confront and Kill it So That You ...
One of the most damaging and limiting things in life is fear. Every week clients tell me about how they are restricted or stopped by things that they think present...
A New Book About Leadership
Lee Iacocca is an 83 year old American leader who has just released yet another best-selling book. He is a self-made man who is probably best known for saving Chrysler Corporation from...
A New Book About Leadership
Lee Iacocca is an 83 year old American leader who has just released yet another best-selling book. He is a self-made man who is probably best known for saving Chrysler Corporation from...
The Psychology of Spring
Take a deep breath! What you are inhaling is the beginning of a new season. There is a fresh smell in the air that we recognize from previous years. Our...
The Psychology of Spring
Take a deep breath! What you are inhaling is the beginning of a new season. There is a fresh smell in the air that we recognize from previous years. Our...
A Good Book
Often I am surprised when I hear someone say that they can't stand to be alone. I love to be alone. You see, I follow my aunt's theory. She used...
A Good Book
Often I am surprised when I hear someone say that they can't stand to be alone. I love to be alone. You see, I follow my aunt's theory. She used...
Food is Fuel For Your Brain
I love desserts. In fact, ice cream for breakfast would suit me just fine. Over the years, however, I have had to face the fact that we truly "are what...
Food is Fuel For Your Brain
I love desserts. In fact, ice cream for breakfast would suit me just fine. Over the years, however, I have had to face the fact that we truly "are what...
The Psychology of Sports
I'm not much of an athlete but I have been described by others as being "a good sport". That has more to do with my attitude than my ability. Over...
The Psychology of Sports
I'm not much of an athlete but I have been described by others as being "a good sport". That has more to do with my attitude than my ability. Over...
Attitude is Important - Develop One That Embrac...
Often parents come to complain to me because their child has "an attitude"! The dictionary defines attitude as a "state of mind or feeling". We all have attitude! Some of...
Attitude is Important - Develop One That Embrac...
Often parents come to complain to me because their child has "an attitude"! The dictionary defines attitude as a "state of mind or feeling". We all have attitude! Some of...
Life is Like a Chess Game
The game of chess is strategic and complex. So is family life! Let us consider the similarities between the two. The Player - Game pieces and people are unique in their...
Life is Like a Chess Game
The game of chess is strategic and complex. So is family life! Let us consider the similarities between the two. The Player - Game pieces and people are unique in their...
The Psychology of Winter!
It's winter! That cold and snowy time of year when people change their lifestyle to suit the environment and wonder about times past and future. We welcome the sight of...
The Psychology of Winter!
It's winter! That cold and snowy time of year when people change their lifestyle to suit the environment and wonder about times past and future. We welcome the sight of...
These Are the Heroes!
I hate it when people are rude. I hate war and abuse and systems that don't work well. But today, most of all, I hate Multiple Sclerosis because it has...
These Are the Heroes!
I hate it when people are rude. I hate war and abuse and systems that don't work well. But today, most of all, I hate Multiple Sclerosis because it has...
Parenting - Knowing What to Expect in Your Chil...
Last time we studied Erik Erikson's four stages for adolescents and adults. Adolescence: 12 to 18 Years (Identity vs Role Confusion) is confusing in that the person is neither a child...
Parenting - Knowing What to Expect in Your Chil...
Last time we studied Erik Erikson's four stages for adolescents and adults. Adolescence: 12 to 18 Years (Identity vs Role Confusion) is confusing in that the person is neither a child...