Have you ever wondered what makes a marriage thrive? Have you ever wanted to know how to take your marriage from "good" to "great"? The happiest married couples do some things differently.
According to marriage expert Dr. John Gottman, part of the answer is found in 5 hours each week. Through extens...
I've learned over the years that the way out of anxiety and depression always starts with becoming aware that you're struggling with your attitude. Once you're aware you are stuck, then you can then make changes. You won't try to fix something you don't acknowledge is broken.
Below are some thought...
You cannot erase your past, but you can change your perspective about your past. Seeing the meaning behind what happened in a whole knew light. You can influence your attitude and actions today, not change what happened yesterday.
Some people will do almost anything to avoid addressing their past. ...
Anxiety and depression focus on what can go wrong. It zeroes in on the worst outcome coming true and bad things happening again. Hope focuses on what can go right, and the opportunity in every circumstance.
Here are some anxious thoughts I've had, and heard, recently. Any seem familiar?
- "I don't ...
You will make some bad decisions in life and that's OK. You'll trust untrustworthy people. You'll take the wrong job. An investment of time and money will go south.
Will you follow up bad choices by learning and taking a better path?
In How to Make the Good Decisions (Part 1) I gave you 7 tools th...
Did you know our mission is to spread HOPE and HEALTH through life coaching, counseling, training, and corporate development services? We want your relationships, workplaces, and homes to thrive.
That's why I love giving away easy and effective health tips that inspire hope! Watch the short video a...
I started Decide Your Legacy to help clients move past their past, uncover their potential, and find their best future. I started this business because I believe in counseling & coaching, yet their are BIG difference between both approaches. Benefit comes from both approaches AND the difference is s...
I once boxed in an amateur boxing tournament. I did it to prove to myself that I could face fear and to build my self-confidence. It was a good decision.
Building confidence always involves facing your fears. Here are 9 more confidence building decisions. Check out 18 Ways to Build Self-Confidence ...
Something special happens when you live with balance. Life becomes more enjoyable and more exciting. You're more productive. Things start snapping into place.
I've posted the first two steps to establishing life balance in Part 1 and Part 2. If you read these posts, you know it's not perfection. Yo...
Unrealistic expectations cause stress, depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship problems, and much more. Realistic and healthy expectations lead to balance. Below is the 2nd step. Read about the 1st Step in 5 Steps to Establishing Life Balance (Part 1).
Step 2: Define Your "7" in Each Area
Est...
The life wheel is a tool that has helped me and many clients. It divides your life into categories. You're either moving towards or away from balance. This tool can bring awareness to which direction your headed.
Step 1: Decide Your Legacy
Choose the type of person you want to become in each life ...
If you read How to Change Negative Core Beliefs (Part 1), you looked at 20 common limiting mindsets and 5 questions to help replace them. Below are real examples of ways people have replaced destructive core beliefs with empowering ones.
"Thinking is the hardest work there is, which is probably t...
