Why Work-Life Balance Is A Lie

Striving for work-life balance isn’t a zero-sum game. Being fully present wherever you are, and whoever you are with, is what matters.

Stopping the What If’s

Everyone has moments where they worry about the what if’s. They are actually a necessary part of life and assist in the decision making process or motivating us to make better choices; however, sometimes they become overwhelming and can be indicative of a larger problem. They are common symptoms of chronic worrying or anxiety. When […]

What is Adaptability and Its Details Explained

At the heart of resilience is your ability to adapt. This refers to making adjustments – physical, emotional, and mental – based on new circumstances and information. Adjustments can be in your behavior, perception, beliefs, or judgments. The more effective you are in adjusting and changing the Adaptability, the healthier and more resilient you will be.  […]

Breaking Free From A Narcissist Mind

Breaking up hurts. Rejection on any level sucks, no matter how you slice it……. Most people recognize that relationships end for all sorts of reasons. Some are nasty, some are amicable, and some are mutual. But they generally follow the same pattern – relationship ends, one or both parties grieve, and then move on. Getting […]

How to Decide If a Job Is Right for You

When you’re searching for a job, it makes sense to consider more than just the role itself. The position, of course, is most important, but it’s a good idea to review more than just the paycheck and job responsibilities. It doesn’t matter how this job is right for you if you’re not going to be […]

Healing to Upgrading: The Powerful Trajectory of Self-Improvement

The same tools you use to heal yourself can be used to upgrade yourself. Here’s why the learning trajectory of self-improvement matters in whatever stage of life you’re in. When people first become interested in self-improvement, it’s usually because they want to “fix” something that they perceive as broken. Often life needs to get bad […]

Types of Dealbreakers – What Are You Not Willing To Compromise On?

Identify your dealbreakers. What core values do you hold that you aren’t willing to compromise on no matter what? What in your life isn’t negotiable?

If you know the answer to that question, you can save yourself a lot of unnecessary problems and compromises in life.

How to Get Something Done When You’re Feeling Down

When people are depressed their energy, activity, and mood levels decrease in a spiral. The lower energy you feel, the less you do, the worse you feel emotionally, and the cycle continues. Being productive can help interrupt that negative spiral and turn it around. In this blog, I offer five strategies for how to break […]

How To Accept and Learn From Criticism

I think most people can agree that being criticized is rarely a barrel of fun. Whether the comments come from your boss, your peer or even your employee, they can inflict discomfort. The trick to turning criticism into something useful is to find the core nugget of truth embedded in the message, and then using it to improve your performance and grow from the experience.

Diagnose Your Current Relationship Problems With These Key Questions

What is the current state of your relationship? Here are important questions to ask yourself to diagnose your current problems and find out how serious they are.
Every relationship has problems, even the most happy and healthy couple is going to have occasional hiccups, mistakes, and obstacles to work through and move past.