What to Ask Yourself to Turn Disappointment, Setback and Failure into Catalysts for Growth
Life is a journey. Just like childhood did not last forever, life has a series of segments, and whatever you are experiencing in this...
Extracting the Best from the Worst Relationships
Often, when our relationships end, we feel so awful and emotional that extricating ourselves from the situation with a modicum of dignity...
Using Stem Sentences to Change Your Beliefs
Since your beliefs drive your behavior and influence how you feel, it seems obvious that you should make sure the beliefs that are...
People Can't Be Trusted... And Other Disempowering Beliefs
Have you ever watched someone interpret a situation in a manner that seemed way off base? It happens all of the time. Two different...
The Two Words You Should Never Say When Trying to Cheer Someone Up
We have all been there. A well-meaning friend tries to cheer us up with these two dreaded words: “At least.” At least you didn’t total...
On the Dangers of Positive Thinking
From the time we are children, “positive thinking” is pounded into us. We are bombarded with sentiments like: “Look on the bright side....
Intellect Is Not King
From an early age we are taught that emotions are inappropriate, embarrassing, something to be hidden. “Boys don’t cry.” “Anger isn’t...
The Self-Esteem Lie
From an early age, most of us were told that we were perfect, just the way we were. We were told that we were special. We were told to...
Feeling Better... Even When You Cannot Change the Lousy Situation
At some point or another, life will bring each of us to our knees. Diagnoses, breakups, breakdowns: These are all part of the normal...
Missing From Schools: The Most Important Subject
By the time they graduate from high school, students will have received approximately 13,000 hours of training and education, supposedly...
