The Lie of Mind Reading
Have you ever not heard back from someone and convinced yourself they were ignoring only to later learn they didn’t get your message? Do you sometimes
Reflections From My Practice
All About You
Self Pity Vs Compassion
https://vimeo.com/533722621 Self-Pity Defined: Self-pity is self indulgent dwelling on one’s own sorrows or misfortunes because you believe that you’ve suffered more than is fair or
Emotions
Clean Vs. Muddy Pain
https://vimeo.com/543216228 Have you noticed how things seems to go along fine for a while and then something happens & suddenly it’s like you’ve been sucker-punched
Antidote To Self Doubt
“Don’t be afraid of your fears. They’re not there to scare you. They’re there to let you know that something is worth it.” ― C.
Steps To Solving For Overwhelm
What is overwhelm and where does it come from? Give your brain a second to come up with an answer… If you’re like most, you
Communication
You Don’t Have The Whole Story
Recently I had a social gathering where one friend left early without explanation. My brain concluded she left because she wasn’t having a good time
Hidden Emotions
Of those who seek help for anxiety 70-80% of cases are due to suppressed thoughts and feelings about current life circumstances, according to David Burns,
When Cheering Backfires
It’s natural to want to help the people we care about when they’re in distress, but knowing the best approach can be confusing and awkward.
Self-Help
How To Decide
Decision-Making Tip #1: Open Your OptionsWe often overlook many viable options in favor of only a couple that are easy to see when trying to
Right & Wrong Decisions
Do you have a difficult time making decisions? If so, you probably also believe in right and wrong decisions. But what if there’s no such
Solving The Puzzle of Procrastination
Motivation Entitlement: We think we’re entitled to motivation before we take action but it doesn’t work this way. More often than we realize, we have to
Relationships
Controlling People
Years ago my 13-year-old step-son asked if he could borrow a book from my shelf called Controlling People. He said he wanted to figure out how
Dos and Don’ts of Helping
Have you ever noticed how it’s easier to see others’ problems and wrong turns than your own? It’s seductive to believe we know what others
Foundations of Loving
1) Presence. Show up and be present; not just when it’s convenient and fun, but also when it’s important for the other person (ie visits to the
Outside the Office
You Don’t Have The Whole Story
Recently I had a social gathering where one friend left early without explanation. My brain concluded she left because she wasn’t having a good time
Hidden Emotions
Of those who seek help for anxiety 70-80% of cases are due to suppressed thoughts and feelings about current life circumstances, according to David Burns,
When Cheering Backfires
It’s natural to want to help the people we care about when they’re in distress, but knowing the best approach can be confusing and awkward.
Miscellaneous
Four Types of Sorry
https://vimeo.com/585983997Four Types of Sorry 1.) Polite Sorry: “Sorry for the delay in getting back to you.”This is the most common type of sorry offered to others
The Dark Side of People Pleasing
https://vimeo.com/577703489People pleasing is a habit of thinking and acting that prioritizes what other people think and feel over what you think and feel. People pleasing is also a form of deception, both with
Why You’re Wrong About How You Think You’ll Feel
I recently listened to a podcast about a man who had 80% of his body burned as a boy by his own father. I imagined