My dad shouldn’t have died
I spent a lot of years committed to the thought that my dad shouldn’t have died when I was sixteen. Everyone agreed. The problem was
Reflections From My Practice
All About You
Brain Lies: All or Nothing
During his annual evaluation, Brian’s boss told him there were some areas that needed improvement. When his partner later asked how the meeting went he
How the Brain Lies: Overgeneralization
Sara was nervous about her first date with Brad. They had connected on Bumble and this was the first time they’d met in person. It
Emotions
2 Types of Journaling
Journaling can be an underestimated but very powerful tool for emotional health and growth. I explain to clients that journaling is how we talk and
What Causes Emotions
Have you ever wondered what causes you to to feel the way you do? There are lots of ideas on this, but I’m going to
3 Steps to Confidence
Confidence is not something we find, it’s something we create. I used to believe I’d be confident once I got my degree. I saw my
Communication
How To Disagree Without Disconnecting
Do you know you can disagree with someone and still stay connected with them? When we disagree with someone we care about it can feel
How To Be More Resilient
Do you repeatedly give up in defeat and self-blame when a plan to change a habit falls apart? When something doesn’t go as planned, do
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
Self-Help
How To Feel Better
Begin by rating how bad you feel on a scale of 0 – 10 (0 = not bad at all and 10 = the worst
Breaking The Habit of “I Don’t Know”
How often do you say, “I don’t know”? If you’re like most people, it’s a lot. These three words sabotage your relationship with yourself and get in
Arguing With Reality
We all do it; saying no to the reality that life presents. It’s part of how we try to protect ourselves, express our values, and
Relationships
Why We Love To Blame
Simply put, blame is “to find fault with,” and most of us understand intellectually that has a corrosive effect on relationships, with ourselves and others. “We
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
Outside the Office
How To Disagree Without Disconnecting
Do you know you can disagree with someone and still stay connected with them? When we disagree with someone we care about it can feel
How To Be More Resilient
Do you repeatedly give up in defeat and self-blame when a plan to change a habit falls apart? When something doesn’t go as planned, do
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
Miscellaneous
When’s The Right Time To Talk?
https://vimeo.com/567161265Is there someone you’ve been wanting a heart-to-heart talk with? How do you decide when it’s time to speak your mind or better understand it? When
Build Resilience With These Words
Imagine you overslept this morning after a restless night and woke to a late night email alerting you to an early morning meeting. In an
The Surprising Advantage of Asking Personal Questions
I’ve had a tendency to ask people a lot of questions. This is probably a combination of my training and curious nature. But I’ve also