Learning to Use Adversity to Grow November 19, 2019The Pacific Institute Is there anything good about bad times? It is very difficult to look at the massive destruction in the wake of earthquak...Read More »
Defining Happiness for You November 18, 2019The Pacific Institute Everyone wants to be happy, but not everyone knows how to go about getting there. Today, let’s talk about a couple of ...Read More »
Reflected Behaviors November 15, 2019The Pacific Institute Have you heard it said, that the things you see and dislike in others are things you probably dislike about yourself? ...Read More »
Give Up on the Facade November 14, 2019The Pacific Institute It has been said that people can get used to almost anything. If it happens gradually over time and in small enough incr...Read More »
Guides for Your Personal Journey November 13, 2019The Pacific Institute Who do you listen to? Who do you allow to guide your growth and development? Today, let's talk about the value of good g...Read More »
The Strength of a Sugar Pill November 12, 2019The Pacific Institute What does the sugar pill have in common with potential? More than you might think. Read on. A placebo, sometimes call...Read More »
Reinforcing Relationships November 11, 2019The Pacific Institute Have you hugged your kids today? This isn’t just “bumper sticker” philosophy. Dr. Martin Seligman includes Relatio...Read More »
Finding What You Already Have – The Power of Belief November 8, 2019The Pacific Institute Have you ever thought of “The Wizard of Oz” as a story about the power of beliefs? With the holidays fast approachin...Read More »
Flavoring the Day Ahead November 7, 2019The Pacific Institute Do you know that the words you use are not only a reflection of your attitudes, but that the words you choose can also c...Read More »
Creating Our ‘A-Game’ November 6, 2019The Pacific Institute If you are interested in pursuing personal growth, does this necessarily mean you are a selfish person? Not necessarily,...Read More »
The Importance of Is-ness November 5, 2019The Pacific Institute Have you ever heard of the concept of “is-ness?” “Is-ness” is not a term that you are likely to see in a tex...Read More »
Banning Self Judgment November 4, 2019The Pacific Institute There is no better way to assure an ample supply of pain in your life than the destructive habit of self-blame. It damag...Read More »
Smile and Change the World November 1, 2019The Pacific Institute From a sign in a store window: “Let Your Smile Change the World. Don’t Let the World Change Your Smile.” A sage pi...Read More »
Valuable and Worthwhile October 31, 2019The Pacific Institute There was an interesting past article from Harvard Biz Review – “Stop Underestimating Your Own Influence.” It bega...Read More »
Banishing Shame October 30, 2019The Pacific Institute There is a strong, direct relationship between low self-esteem and shame. Today, let's explore this relationship. We ...Read More »
Grabbing Hold of Responsibility October 29, 2019The Pacific Institute Do you believe that you create your own reality? Or do you believe that reality is something “out there” over which ...Read More »
Making the Best of Bad Times October 28, 2019The Pacific Institute It is a great gift to be able to find the good in bad situations, and it is a gift you can give yourself, if you choose ...Read More »
Thought and Energy October 25, 2019The Pacific Institute How important is mental preparation when it comes to achieving a goal that is within your reach? When you decide on a...Read More »
Understanding the Values of Others October 24, 2019The Pacific Institute As we talked about yesterday, knowing what your personal values are is important. But knowing the status of other people...Read More »
Defining Your Values October 23, 2019The Pacific Institute What does getting what you want in life have to do with values? There is a connection. Let’s take a look at it today. ...Read More »
Energy and Enthusiasm October 22, 2019The Pacific Institute A couple of questions for this week: First, what do you absolutely love to do? And secondly, how well do you do it? N...Read More »
The Subject is Focus October 21, 2019The Pacific Institute How good are you at focusing your attention? This is an extremely valuable skill, and vital to the learning process. So,...Read More »
Learning to Take the Risk October 18, 2019The Pacific Institute Do you consider yourself a risk-taker? For a great many of us, the answer would be, “No!” In this day and age, that ...Read More »
Finding a Way October 17, 2019The Pacific Institute When you are presented with a serious challenge, how do you respond? When you have been dealt a difficult blow by life, ...Read More »
Letting Go October 16, 2019The Pacific Institute Do you ever feel jealous? Most of us do every so often, but it is jealous behavior, not feelings, that causes us trouble...Read More »
Expressing the Purpose Within October 15, 2019The Pacific Institute If your life has an important purpose, does that make you a more valuable human being? If you are a regular receiver ...Read More »