Not another personality test! You may have heard of it; it’s called the Enneagram. It is an ancient personality typing system dating back more than 2,000 years, however, we did not begin catching on to its differentiating value until about 10 years ago. The Enneagram studies patterns in how people [...]
Don’t try to get over your anger “Anyone can become angry —that is easy. But to be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose, and in the right way —this is not easy.” – Aristotle Think about a pleasurable time and rely on your [...]
Build a tool box of resilience to help alleviate the damaging effects of stress in your life. Did you know …… 43 percent of people suffer from work overload?… 38 percent experience anxiety or depression on the job?… 49 percent of employees report burnout?We cannot escape the stressors we face in our [...]
How can we learn compassion for ourselves? People offer compassion to others easily but what about self-compassion? Being compassionate to ourselves means accepting our mistakes so we can be more present with ourselves, practicing self-care, nurturing ourselves, and being sensitive and understanding about our own suffering so we can heal. [...]
What does Valentine’s Day mean to you? Romance or heartbreaking pressure? Did you even get a chance to pack away your Christmas decorations before you were bombarded by another holiday? Valentine’s Day is considered the most romantic holiday of the year, but for many, it represents weeks of needless, often [...]
Help your kids cope with anxiety I have a daughter in the first grade. I’m anticipating the many life challenges she will face – bullying, body image, looking different, acting different, homelife problems, LGBTQ concerns, peer pressure, and so much more. Right now, our kids are trying to understand and [...]
Collaborative divorce – can this really happen? The answer is a resounding “yes!” An increasing number of couples are learning this method of divorce resolution does work. It begins with collaborative negotiation. An interdisciplinary team – comprised of each partner’s attorney, a divorce coach and a financial advisor – work [...]
Talk yourself out of your problems How do you talk to yourself? What do you do, for example, when you make a mistake? If you accidentally buy the wrong item at the grocery store, do you tell yourself, “I’m so stupid,” get angry and repeatedly tell yourself how stupid you [...]
