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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...
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...
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...
I Need a Break
Work and family demands or the weather can get us to thinking about getting away from it all! Unfortunately, many people go away on vacation and return feeling tired and...
I Need a Break
Work and family demands or the weather can get us to thinking about getting away from it all! Unfortunately, many people go away on vacation and return feeling tired and...
Why Are You Angry?
It is very difficult if not impossible to enjoy your life when you are feeling angry. No everyone understands where anger comes from or how to get rid of it....
Why Are You Angry?
It is very difficult if not impossible to enjoy your life when you are feeling angry. No everyone understands where anger comes from or how to get rid of it....
Turning Point
There in times in life when significant changes occur and not everyone can figure out why that happened. Following are some of the reasons why people change: They "hit...
Turning Point
There in times in life when significant changes occur and not everyone can figure out why that happened. Following are some of the reasons why people change: They "hit...
Distractions Can Hamper Progress
In what my grandchildren call "the olden days" people used to put blinders on their horses. These were firm leather squares that attached to the bridle or hood. Some blinders...
Distractions Can Hamper Progress
In what my grandchildren call "the olden days" people used to put blinders on their horses. These were firm leather squares that attached to the bridle or hood. Some blinders...
State and Growth
Near the beginning of each year, politicians usually present a speech that summarizes what s/he believes is extremely important about the state of the constituency they represent. Topics that are...
State and Growth
Near the beginning of each year, politicians usually present a speech that summarizes what s/he believes is extremely important about the state of the constituency they represent. Topics that are...
Common Sense - Important for Health and Life
Over the years people have told me that they appreciate the fact I have common sense as though it is some kind of a rare attribute. Unfortunately, common sense isn't...
Common Sense - Important for Health and Life
Over the years people have told me that they appreciate the fact I have common sense as though it is some kind of a rare attribute. Unfortunately, common sense isn't...
Delayed Gratification - Waiting for the Reward
We live in a world where everything is designed to give instant results. Drive-throughs, pre-packaged food and microwaves allow us to eat in minutes without having to invest time and...
Delayed Gratification - Waiting for the Reward
We live in a world where everything is designed to give instant results. Drive-throughs, pre-packaged food and microwaves allow us to eat in minutes without having to invest time and...