Part 2: Dating True love! It’s what everybody wants. Right?? Most single people I know say they want to find their person and begin their happily ever after. But I often wonder if everyone who says that truly desires it. Why would I say something like that? … [Read more...] about Honest Assessment: Does the behavior match the goal in dating?
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New Approach for a New Year
You win some, you lose some. There’s an old Prudential insurance commercial, shown below, that I think about this time of year. It shows people's propensity to under-plan for the likelihood of negative outcomes. It’s like the equivalent of rose-colored glasses but for future … [Read more...] about New Approach for a New Year
Most Frequently Given Counseling Advice: Work Backwards
Work Backwards! One of my most frequently given counseling advice isn’t as complicated as you’d imagine. When clients are stuck and not sure how to proceed, I simply suggest that they “work backwards.” I don’t know why these seem to be the magical words that unlock the path … [Read more...] about Most Frequently Given Counseling Advice: Work Backwards
Life Between Battles: Finding your way on the battle ground.
Between Life’s Biggest stressors, what can you do? Have you ever found yourself between two of life’s battles? One big obstacle is out of the way and the next one hasn’t fully presented itself yet. In war movies after a big battle scene, they often depict this tiny … [Read more...] about Life Between Battles: Finding your way on the battle ground.
How to Support A Friend Going Through Cancer
Cancer Can Suck It. I have had the pleasure of walking with several clients through their cancer diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. It really is an honor to help support someone going through the fight of their life. When my friend Amy received her cancer diagnosis, … [Read more...] about How to Support A Friend Going Through Cancer
Change the Way You Talk to Yourself
Dealing with your negative self-talk. Imagine this: You are home by yourself, painting an accent wall in your living room. You trip over the drop cloth and paint sloshes out of the can and all over your floor. What do you say to yourself? Have you found … [Read more...] about Change the Way You Talk to Yourself
