Teaching Value and Respect
In the decade between 2006 and 2016, teen suicide in the U.S. soared over 70%, according to the Centers for Disease Cont...Read More »
The Winner’s Circle
Reversing the Downward Spiral
Yesterday, we explained what a downward spiral is and how we might get caught in one. Today let's talk about some things...Read More »
Uncovering the Downward Spiral
Do you know what it means to be caught in a downward spiral? It all starts with a belief. Whether or not the belief is a...Read More »
Common Ground
Do you believe that opposites attract? There are a lot of opinions on this very subject, from both “yes” and “no...Read More »
Your Personal GPS
Do you know what you want out of life? Do you have trouble answering this question? If you are having a challenge with t...Read More »
Focusing on Solutions
Today, let’s look at a way to ask questions that will help you change your focus from problems to solutions. If y...Read More »
Flexibility of Mind
How flexible are you? Now, we’re not talking about your body, although that is important. What we want to consider is,...Read More »
Opportunity or Waste of Time?
How well do you wait for things? Today, let's talk about what happens when we are forced to wait for something.
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The Heart of Great Communication
Today, let’s focus some attention on one of the secrets of being a good communicator, because good communication sits ...Read More »
Recognizing Our Emotions
The idea of taking control of our emotions is intriguing, to say the least. Controlling something so potentially volatil...Read More »
Perfection as a Limiter
Are you a perfectionist? Do you know anyone who is? Today, let’s talk a little about the drive to be perfect and what ...Read More »
A Lick and a Promise
Sometimes, "a lick-and-a-promise" is a lot better than nothing and can keep you from feeling overwhelmed. It’s an old ...Read More »
Grab Hold of Your Dreams
Do you have dreams? No, we’re not talking about the ones that happen while you're asleep. We’re talking about the dr...Read More »
Maintaining Connections
For many of us, perhaps most of us, our families come first, before all the other important things in life. But does our...Read More »
The Issue of Rights
We know what civil rights and copyrights are, but have you ever thought about your rights as a human being? The rights o...Read More »
Past as Prologue
Do you consider yourself unlucky? Ever feel like fate has dealt you a bad hand? Let's experiment with another way of loo...Read More »
Keeping Your Word – to Yourself
How good are you at keeping agreements – with yourself? Have you given much time to this question? It deserves a close...Read More »
Improving Effectiveness
How effective are you while you're at work? Let's look at some ways to increase your on-the-job effectiveness. If you...Read More »
Do You Want to be a Millionaire?
A popular game show in the United States asked, "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" Its initial ratings suggested that the ...Read More »
Having It Both Ways
Today, let's look at the art of accepting things from others. Everyone knows that it feels great to give, and most of us...Read More »
Floating All Boats
A growth mindset, which has always been important psychologically, is a critical factor in economic well-being, too.
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Vivid Imaginings
Let’s talk one more time about the skill of visualization. We talked about it earlier, but more in relation to sports ...Read More »
Fear of Success – Really?
A lot of people are afraid of failure, but do you know anyone who is afraid of success? You probably do. So today, let's...Read More »
Frustration as Opportunity
Today, let's talk about frustration – a feeling all of us experience from time to time – and how to overcome it. ...Read More »
Practice Peak Performance
Today, here are a few words about peak performance aimed at everyone who would like to improve at a sport or game, and w...Read More »
Efficiency vs. Effectiveness
Did you know that there is an important difference between efficiency and effectiveness? Let's talk about that differenc...Read More »