The Near and Dear
Do you ever feel that the people who are closest to you are the ones who resist the most as you try to change for the be...Read More »
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True Personal Success
Most people want to succeed, but whose version of “success” is the best choice? How do you measure your success? How...Read More »
Closing the Distance
It’s tough to be a good grandparent when your grandchildren are many miles away – but it can be done. Long-distance ...Read More »
Time to Think
As we here in the Northern Hemisphere bask in those lazy days of summer, a lot of us find that sunshine promotes some li...Read More »
Where is the Why?
Let’s delve a little deeper into how to change negative behavior in ourselves or another. We have talked before about ...Read More »
Once We Are Grown
How big is your container? You do have one, you know. Did you know that the size of your life is roughly the shape of yo...Read More »
Leveraging the ‘Inside’ Position
The relationships we have with family and friends are generally the ones we value the most. They are an important part o...Read More »
Ruminating on the Positive
Do you know what it means to “ruminate?” Cows do it all the time. You see, when cows ruminate, they are chewing thei...Read More »
Sharp, Clear Focus
Digital or print, when you are taking pictures, you want to have a sharp, clear focus. You want to have the same clear f...Read More »
Worth the Same Consideration
It has been said that people can get used to almost anything. This seems to be true, especially if it happens gradually ...Read More »
Becoming Your Best Self
What is the difference between being yourself and being your best self? In response to a recent WCN message, a reader as...Read More »
Doing the Right Things, Right
Have you ever thought about the difference between efficiency and effectiveness? They both sound good, but perhaps one i...Read More »
Visualizing Options
What if there were two little words that could help you unlock your imagination, allowing you to create the kind of futu...Read More »
Be Grateful for the Time
You have probably heard something similar to, “Live each day to the fullest, because you never know what tomorrow may ...Read More »
The Why Behind Building Self
One of the first reactions to the concepts of applied cognitive psychology typically will be, “It’s starting to soun...Read More »
Our True Selves
Do you know someone, perhaps they sit in the same chair you do, who seems to “play a part” when it comes to their in...Read More »
Our Choices Define Us
Reading the newspaper, listening to the news on television or radio, or checking one’s social media feeds, is an exerc...Read More »
Ripples in a Pond
How much of our own behavior do you think affects those around us? Sometimes, without us ever knowing, what we say and d...Read More »
The Survivor Personality
When times get tough, some people fold and some are made even stronger. Did you ever wonder why some people seem to be a...Read More »
Living Up to What’s Expected
Have you ever had an IQ test – a so-called “intelligence” test? Do you know how well you did? That test just may h...Read More »
A New Perspective on Retirement
Many people look forward to retirement, but not everyone finds it pleasant when it finally arrives. How can you make the...Read More »
A Space to Spark
How do you close the gap between the reality you are living in now and the life you want for yourself in the future? Let...Read More »
Stop Before You Start?
Many people are afraid of failure, but do you know anyone who is afraid of success? Today, let’s talk about this all t...Read More »
Think of the Possibilities!
What do you believe is possible for you in your life – in your job, with your family and friends, financially, intelle...Read More »
Doing the Wise Thing
How confident are you that the decisions you make are good ones? What do you do if you are not sure? Today, let’s talk...Read More »
Precious Time to Think
Does being alone have to mean loneliness? Not necessarily. In fact, there is a good chance we all could use a certain am...Read More »