Body Confidence
A few days ago, Ralph Lauren released an advertisement with model Fillipa Hamiltion that had been digitally altered, resulting in a freakishly thin Fillipa. Ralph Lauren did publicly apologize and take responsibility for the ad, however, it doesn’t change the fact that the company thought that the photo of an emaciated woman would be considered [...]
Communication Gridlock
The top 5 causes of communication gridlock and 5 steps to getting unstuck.
Inviting the Demons
Why if you are afraid the best thing you can do is sit down and feel your fear.
The Joshua Bell Experience
This story of Joshua Bell playing music in the subway illustrates how we miss our lives when we are rushing and not present.
Do You Create Rules to Maintain Low Self-Esteem?
Rules to Maintain Low-Self Esteem Rule #1: Be perfect. Under no circumstances are you allowed to make a mistake. Rule #2: Always please others. Even when you are stretched to the limit, say yes to that extra task, appointment, or commitment. Rule #3: Focus on your flaws. After all, that is the only way self-improvement [...]
10 Ways to Stop Worrying About Money
It seems worry about money and the economy is everywhere, and it is hard to not get sucked in to the fear that is so pervasive in our country at this time. According to Pew Research, more than seven-in-ten Americans say they worry about money, either often (35%) or sometimes (37%). For more information on [...]
Getting Over the Doormat Syndrome
If you are feeling like a doormat in your relationship, this article provides ideas on how to stop!
Your Self-Worth is Not Equal to Your Net-Worth
Adolf Merckle Commits Suicide The press has been reporting on the life and death of Adolf Merckle. Adolf was a German business man who was ranked the 94th richest man in the world. He employed 100,000 people and saw a profit of 30 billion a year. As the economy took a dive last fall, so [...]
Anxiety ~ An addiction to negative thinking
How thinking negatively causes anxiety and what you can do about it.