Is It Anger or Unresolved Grief?
He was one of the angriest men I had ever counseled. Jim struggled with what he called a “bad temper” for the last three years,
Character Counts at Work
It’s a classic scene from a movie: The crime boss orders a hit and the professional killer finds the target. He looks the victim
Does Your Credit Score Reveal Impatience?
Did you know you can tell a lot about a person from just their credit score? You can certainly tell whether or not they will qualify for a mortgage,
What Difference Will Your Life Make?
When someone famous dies, the headlines shout it to the world. Whether the person was an entertainer, politician, business tycoon,
Proactive Steps for Living Your Best Life and Achieving Your Goals
Guest blogger Kimberly Hayes returns with some great insights to help you set yourself up for a successful life.
Live, Work and Relate Well!
Your Best Life as an Involved Dad
In 1909 in Spokane, Wash., Sonora Smart Dodd listened to a Mother's Day sermon at Central Methodist Episcopal Church. Dodd's own mother had died 11 years earlier, and her father
Think Before You Act or Speak
In grade school I loved to participate in class, so when my teacher would ask a question I often quickly raised my hand even though
What is Loneliness and How Can You Rise Above It?
Loneliness is simply the feeling of being alone and feeling sad about it. It is a completely normal feeling that we all experience from
From Underperformer to High Achiever
Do you ever feel like you’re just never going to get anywhere in your career? Or that real success always seems to be out of reach?
Valentine's Day: Celebrating an Everyday Love
Valentine’s Day is the day that sweethearts and spouses celebrate romance and give gifts to one another to prove their love. And according to jewelry, fragrance and candy companies,
The Platinum Rule
We have all heard the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. In other words, think about how you would
Fear and Cockroaches
I regularly meet with individuals who are often dominated by their fears or influenced by the fears of significant people in their lives,
Tips for Team Building Success Part I of 2
Whether you are responsible for one person or a whole team, there are several very important keys to managing people well.
You Reap What You Sow
From the earliest writings, wise humans have found ways to express this fundamental truth: You reap what you sow.
The Surprise Effect for Getting Along with Difficult People
In every area of life you are bound to run into people who at times can be very challenging. Simply stated, a difficult person is anyone who doesn't behave
Give it a Rest: The Importance of Taking a Break
When I think about resting, something rather strange occurs. At first, I begin to imagine lounging on the couch, watching golf and (inevitably) falling asleep.
How to Sabotage Your Relationships
Send mixed signals – What a great way to get off to a bad start in a relationship! If you want people to be confused and angry,
Conquer Your Midlife Challenges: Tips for Finding Meaning and Purpose
Have you been feeling stuck lately, like you're not quite sure where your life is headed? Do you constantly find yourself questioning the choices you've made so far?
Choices that Set You Free
It’s a common scene on the playground: Eric does something that annoys Jacob, so Jacob shouts, “Stop it!” Eric retorts, “You can’t make me. It’s a free country!”
Overcoming the Fear of Change
Change is inevitable – everybody knows that. Some of you reading this today don’t even know it used to be common for a person