Being Critical? Are You Helping or Hurting?
Most of us have heard the expression that a person is “his own worst critic”. We often do not give ourselves enough credit for performing well and regularly beat ourselves up for not...
Is There a Difference Between a Life Coach and a Therapist?
Both coaching and therapy are based on continuous, one-on-one meetings between an individual and therapist or coach. Both professions assist individuals who are in need of change. Coaching and...
4 Vital Skills that Make Problem-solving Possible
"Problem-solver." In career circles, the descriptor is right up there with “team player” and “detail-oriented.” People love to tout the importance of finding solutions and how good they are at it.
John is sure to...
5 Ways to Tell If You're Emotionally Intelligent
What attributes do you ascribe to someone who you think of as intelligent? Do you think of them as really smart? Do they have to know a lot? Do they have...
Not Enough Time? How to Slow Down and Achieve More
You set your goals, prepared to meet personal challenges and geared up to win professional battles.
Ready to run down the path to success, you resolved to get more done and...
Anger is Not Sexy...Tips to Stay Calm and Save Your Relationship
Think about the last time you really lost control in your partner’s presence.
Maybe you were mad at your partner. Maybe you were railing at the world.
What did he or...
How to Have a Difficult Conversation
We tend to avoid difficult conversations for many reasons. We may be afraid to start a fight; we may think we would be rejected or misunderstood; we don’t want to annoy; maybe the point...
7 Habits That Will Keep You Strong and Make You Successful
Becoming successful typically requires really good self-care.
Reaching the top of your game doesn't often happen if you're feeling out of sorts or sick. Success won’t feel good unless you...
Power Play: What to Do About Inequality in Your Relationship
Some relationships reflect differences in expression, ability, or effort.
It’s possible to view these differences just as brief chapters in your larger, mutually loving story.
However, there are other relationships which remain...
The Top 10 Barriers to Self-Growth
Almost anyone you meet these days is seeking ways to improve, become more “evolved” or just simply be a better person. The self-growth and self-help industry has soared in popularity almost as fast as...
