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Focus So You Save Time and Money
I remember a few years ago when a client told me that his garage was a huge mess. When he needed a screwdriver it was easier to just go to...
Focus So You Save Time and Money
I remember a few years ago when a client told me that his garage was a huge mess. When he needed a screwdriver it was easier to just go to...
Preparing for Life
My eighteen year old grandson graduated from high school this year and was fortunate to be hired by a large cement company. His hitch is fifteen days in Kindersley followed...
Preparing for Life
My eighteen year old grandson graduated from high school this year and was fortunate to be hired by a large cement company. His hitch is fifteen days in Kindersley followed...
Attitude Versus Age
Most people know Dick Van Dyke because of his movie and television roles. He is likely best known for his roles in Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang movies...
Attitude Versus Age
Most people know Dick Van Dyke because of his movie and television roles. He is likely best known for his roles in Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang movies...
Taking the Stress Out of Learning
When I travelled to California for my doctoral convocation I was surprised to be asked this question by the Registrar of the University. "How did you complete this program in...
Taking the Stress Out of Learning
When I travelled to California for my doctoral convocation I was surprised to be asked this question by the Registrar of the University. "How did you complete this program in...
Distractions Can Harm Us
Anne Katherine who is an author, screenwriter, ghost writer and retired therapist stated: "When we clutter our minds with imagined obligations, unnecessary activities, and distractions that only kill time, we...
Distractions Can Harm Us
Anne Katherine who is an author, screenwriter, ghost writer and retired therapist stated: "When we clutter our minds with imagined obligations, unnecessary activities, and distractions that only kill time, we...
Things Happen
Boxer Mike Tyson once said: "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth". It is interesting that most of us think life should be peaceful and predictable...
Things Happen
Boxer Mike Tyson once said: "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth". It is interesting that most of us think life should be peaceful and predictable...
Goodbyes and Hellos
When one door closes, another opens. It is the end of summer and we need to say goodbye to the scorching hot days, flexible schedules and having school-aged children with...
Goodbyes and Hellos
When one door closes, another opens. It is the end of summer and we need to say goodbye to the scorching hot days, flexible schedules and having school-aged children with...
Walls Can Trap Us
My pedicurist is so wise! At my last appointment she was talking about how people can be imprisoned by unresolved issues. Roxanne placed her hand at chest level with palm...
Walls Can Trap Us
My pedicurist is so wise! At my last appointment she was talking about how people can be imprisoned by unresolved issues. Roxanne placed her hand at chest level with palm...
Sixty-Five Years Young!
Well, on August 7th I will have my sixty-fifth birthday! I can't really identify any significant changes in my health or personal life but there are a number of things...
Sixty-Five Years Young!
Well, on August 7th I will have my sixty-fifth birthday! I can't really identify any significant changes in my health or personal life but there are a number of things...
Are You Creating a Monster?
I am often surprised when someone tells me that they are or aren't doing something because they are concerned about another's person's reaction. They don't want to cause anger, sadness...
Are You Creating a Monster?
I am often surprised when someone tells me that they are or aren't doing something because they are concerned about another's person's reaction. They don't want to cause anger, sadness...
Fake News
There is a fairly new term that has been floating around for the past few weeks: Fake News. The implication is that journalists and media are making up lies in...
Fake News
There is a fairly new term that has been floating around for the past few weeks: Fake News. The implication is that journalists and media are making up lies in...
It's Over
One of Barbara Streisand's famous hits was the tune "You Don't Bring Me Flowers Anymore" the lyrics of which imply that the romance is over. People sent flowers for a...
It's Over
One of Barbara Streisand's famous hits was the tune "You Don't Bring Me Flowers Anymore" the lyrics of which imply that the romance is over. People sent flowers for a...
Systems: They Make Your Life Easier
If you have ever had problems with eating or going to the bathroom you know what I mean when I say your system is messed up! Perhaps you are like...
Systems: They Make Your Life Easier
If you have ever had problems with eating or going to the bathroom you know what I mean when I say your system is messed up! Perhaps you are like...
Life and Death: A Perspective
I am always pleased when I am invited to Mikaeli's school for Grandparent Day. This year it was held on a Wednesday which is my day off. That meant that...
Life and Death: A Perspective
I am always pleased when I am invited to Mikaeli's school for Grandparent Day. This year it was held on a Wednesday which is my day off. That meant that...
Identity: Who Are You?
I recently watched an interesting video in which Paul McCartney was asked about the break-up of the Beatles. He explained that this was a shock and when it occurred he...
Identity: Who Are You?
I recently watched an interesting video in which Paul McCartney was asked about the break-up of the Beatles. He explained that this was a shock and when it occurred he...
A World of Fools
Do you remember the BeeGees? This musical group consisted of three brothers who began singing together when they were small boys. Over the years they brought us many, many hits...
A World of Fools
Do you remember the BeeGees? This musical group consisted of three brothers who began singing together when they were small boys. Over the years they brought us many, many hits...
Happiness or Contentment?
Several times over the years I have had clients who stated that they just wish they could be happy. But when I asked them to describe what they are looking...
Happiness or Contentment?
Several times over the years I have had clients who stated that they just wish they could be happy. But when I asked them to describe what they are looking...
Life and Computers
I am definitely not very "techie" but my older son has done everything from building computers, to developing websites to teaching classes about how to protect children from internet predators....
Life and Computers
I am definitely not very "techie" but my older son has done everything from building computers, to developing websites to teaching classes about how to protect children from internet predators....
Your Junk Drawer
I have decided to reorganize my kitchen. I don't know why it took so long for me to figure out that my junk drawer was actually stealing one-quarter of my...
Your Junk Drawer
I have decided to reorganize my kitchen. I don't know why it took so long for me to figure out that my junk drawer was actually stealing one-quarter of my...
What Scares You?
Fear can be a very powerful emotion that forms the bars of our emotional cages. Often we worry about things that haven't even happened yet! Control, perfectionism, worry, fear and...
What Scares You?
Fear can be a very powerful emotion that forms the bars of our emotional cages. Often we worry about things that haven't even happened yet! Control, perfectionism, worry, fear and...