Change Your Attitude, Change Your Relationships
Conventional wisdom holds that as we age our beliefs and attitudes become more rigid. However,
The Happiness Formula
I talk to men and women nearly every day who possess a lack of happiness in their lives. As I listen to them talk about what they believe
Daily Grind or Wise Investment?
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich once said, “Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did.”
Can You Guess What The Foundation of a Happy Marriage Is?
With Valentine’s Day upon us, our minds turn to love and romantic relationships. What do you think is the foundation of a happy marriage?
Job Stress Can Interfere with Being a Father
According to a Pennsylvania State University study, when you combine a highly demanding job together
You Can Learn to Trust Again
When it comes to relationships, let’s be clear – the last thing you want to do is trust someone who is not trustworthy.
Authentic Self-Disclosure Makes You a People Magnet
Everyone wants to be liked and accepted, although you wouldn’t always know it. Some people give the impression
Get It Done! 10 Proven Strategies for Overcoming Procrastination - Part 3
This is the third installment of a 3-part series on overcoming procrastination. I admit to feeling the pressure of finishing on time,
Get It Done! 10 Proven Strategies for Overcoming Procrastination - Part 2
In my previous blog I shared some of the reasons we procrastinate and the first three strategies for overcoming it.
Get it Done! 10 Proven Strategies for Overcoming Procrastination - Part 1
Do you want to save time and lower stress? That’s exactly what you will do if you learn and consistently apply
Do You Know An Emotional Vampire?
It’s that time again – time for little ghouls and goblins, superheroes and princesses to swarm into the neighborhood
"But I Don't Like Confrontation"
Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone always got along and communication was always agreeable? That, of course, is a fantasy
Men and Women Have Different Social Needs
Back in the “olden days” when my children were still living at home and our main source of communication was a house phone
10 Keys to Healthy Relationships
As a psychologist, I work with people every day who want to improve their relationships with friends, co-workers and family members.
The Power of Habit
We have heard it countless times: “If you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you always got.
Meet Conflict Head On
We recently escaped the brutal Arizona desert heat with a road trip to San Diego. Paradise, right? Fog in the morning,
How Counseling Can Save Your Life
I will be talking with Dr. Randy Carlson on the Intentional Living radio program Tuesday, August 22nd. He has asked me to spend
Too Much of a Good Thing
The other night as we were finishing a particularly great meal, I said, “I could eat that every day.” At that time, I meant it.
Are You the Genuine Article?
Have you ever been tricked into buying something you thought was authentic only to find out later that you received a counterfeit?
Three Simple Tips to Help Balance Your Life
“There just isn’t enough of me to go around! It’s our busy season at work and it’s impossible to keep up with my job demands

