I didn't sleep for 5 nights straight. I was consumed by worry and desperate for some rest. The guy who helps others with anxiety, the experienced mental health professional, was in a bad place. Thank God for my friends and the doctors who helped me. I was neglecting too much on the checklist below. ...
You can make great progress in just a quarter of an hour. Significant and "imperfect" progress is a product of consistently making smart 15-minute choices.
Over a decade ago, when I had our logo designed, I made the tree with 7 leaves to represent our "Make it 7" success philosophy (i.e., on a scal...
Anxiety robs us of enjoying life. It's the great thief of our time and you should view it as your enemy.
In 1998 I was on an extremely turbulent flight. What probably lasted 15 minutes seemed to go on for hours. After this experience, I thought I was fine, but I was wrong.
A few months later, I wa...
It's easy to find things to worry about and dread. Being grateful is often hard, yet ironically, our gratitude is more grounded in reality than our fears. So many things in life are outside our control, but one thing you can directly influence is your perspective.
You can focus on what's going wron...
I've read a lot of books and special few have inspired me deeply. Some books have changed, and possibly saved, my life. I want to share them with you.
Here's how I decided on my list:
- I've read the book multiple times because it's been so helpful.
- It's been so inspiring, I've had it in more tha ...
History is filled with examples of people who overcame the most challenging of circumstances. Learn as much as a you can from those who overcome. What you'll find is that you CAN improve your self-confidence if you work at it.
People who build self confidence are committed to not avoiding things, k...
Decide Your Legacy was created to help people find transformational clarity and face their biggest fears so they can LIVE & LEAVE their desired legacy. At times, due to my own insecurities, I've played it safe and steered away from the purpose, yet I always end up back at where I started.
Decide Yo...
The success you experience in counseling or coaching depends, in part, on the quality of the professional you hire. I'm often asked about people I recommend. Here are some qualities I look for in a coach. Hopefully, this list will help you make the best choice possible.
9 Qualities to Look for in a...
A balanced life is the key to true success and happiness!
People often struggle with life balance they misunderstand the concept. To most, they have a perfectionistic mindset about what it is, so they give up on it as an objective. If this is you, these 12 tips will help.
12 Life Balance Activitie...
I can be critical of others. That's been my strategy for staying safe. With clients and strangers, I'm usually positive and encouraging. With close friends and family, I can be negative. I don't want to get hurt again.
My negativity pushes people away keeping them at a safe distance. It's an unheal...
Not much will improve your mental health faster than facing your fears. Nothing is more damaging to your mental health than playing it safe.
"Courage is the price life exacts for granting peace." - Amelia Aerhardt
What actions below would trigger the most FEAR in you? Decide to do something on...
Most procrastination is driven by fear. You avoid facing things because, subconsciously, you believe it keeps you safe (i.e. "I won't get hurt/rejected/judged, like in the past, if I don't engage").
Do you have tasks at home and work you keep avoiding? Think of these as "loose ends" or "mental clut...
