You are at a party or some sort of social gathering and sure enough you find yourself in a boring conversation. Part of you wants to scream and get the h*ll out of there, but that’s really not an option. Yes, you are stuck but maybe you can start seeing it as a challenge. …
You act like you aren’t angry when you absolutely are. This is a problem. I’m sure you agree. As a professional counselor I’ve witnessed clients denying their anger for over 40 years. Several years ago it became my mission to help people understand the power of anger and why it needs to be embraced. Anger …
You say “I’m not angry!” when you are. Wonder why? Read More »
You are forced to wait for an answer you want to know now! There is nothing you can do to speed up the process. All you can do is wait and see what happens. It’s easy to start worrying. You wait for a potential prospect or employer to get back to you. You wait when dating …
Have I lost my mind focusing on how someone looks? It might seem so, but I promise that’s not the case. When it comes to attracting something you want like a new job, new friend, new clients it helps to like the way you look. In fact it can help a lot! Confidence is King! …
This personal story is a bit raw and took some courage to post it. It’s meant to be educational and inspirational. I had a serious disorder and couldn’t have recovered without professional help. It’s part of why I became a professional counselor and coach. I became anorexic around 14 years old. My story started at overnight camp. …
A Personal Story “Trapped In A Self-Imposed Prison” Read More »
You settle, I settle, We all settle. It happens. Why do you settle for less? How do you stop doing it? You know that settling backfires and yet you do it. The way to stop doing it is to get comfortable saying No! Say no to what you know isn’t right for you. Listen to your …
The need for new friends has expanded exponentially. Post pandemic more people are feeling isolated and lonely. Finding friends isn’t easy. This blog is about in person (not virtual) friendships or friends you can hug! Why is it harder than ever before to make friends? Who has an easier time making friends? What can …
Looking For a New Friend or Relationship? Make it Easier by… Read More »
I bet this has happened to you. A potential client, employer, friend, boy or girlfriend seems interested in you! You feel great. Excitement and adrenaline are in abundance. It’s tempting to project a positive outcome. Sometimes this occurs and other times it doesn’t. When it doesn’t you are upset. Naturally! It’s not uncommon for someone to …
How to Handle an Unexpected Rejection when Interviewing and Dating Read More »
Are you your own worst enemy? If so, I bet you are self sabotaging almost every day. This is not what you want to be doing because it feels bad. It’s impossible to build a satisfying relationship if you don’t stop sabotaging yourself. It makes dating more difficult. Let me help you stop hitting your …
Why You Sabotage Yourself and Several Ways to Stop Read More »
Few people do Online Dating for a short period of time. Most spend hours and hours searching. It can take months and even years to find the right fit. What can you do to stop wasting time and find your person faster! First keep reading! I have some really good suggestions! My clients are very busy …
Online Dating: A Matter of Time and It Takes Time. Maximize Your Time by… Read More »
When someone says they are unhappy why don’t they do something about it? As their friend you offer suggestions which seem to fall on deaf ears. Over time you get frustrated and even angry. You feel helpless to influence them and possibly worried at the same time. Not doing something doesn’t make sense. What …
How to stop suppressing your discontent and start doing something about it Read More »
Are bad feelings necessary for a better life? I wish it wasn’t true and I’m also glad it is. If you always felt fine you wouldn’t be motivated to have more of what makes you happy. It’s a good thing that it’s impossible to feel good all the time. Pain leads to Gain! What I’m …
My Life Became A Lot Better When… Hint: That’s not it! Read More »