Belief Requires Time

Belief Requires Time

Last week, we talked about the power of learning to enjoy adversity. It’s one of the most powerful decisions you can ever make in terms... read more
Enjoying Adversity

Enjoying Adversity

This week on the blog, we’re changing course a bit. For the last couple of months we’ve been working with the Deep Water topics from... read more
The First Amendment

The First Amendment

The first amendment is one of our most important freedoms here in the US. It’s part of what defines us as a people and as a... read more
Gun Control

Gun Control

One of my favorite quotes of all time was by President John F. Kennedy in his inauguration speech, where he talked about how much all of us... read more
Abortion

Abortion

I’m the youngest child of three. After my mother had her second, the doctors told her that she had a condition and that if she were ever... read more
Worth and Value

Worth and Value

Over the years, I’d say about half of my clients have had some kind of identity or self-worth problem—with themselves, someone else, or... read more
Beware the easy way

Beware the easy way

There is virtually nothing in the world that we know to be more universally beneficial than the practice of delayed gratification. You can... read more
Routines

Routines

I start this week's post knowing that for many of you, your immediate reaction will be negative. People like to hear that they should... read more
Single vs Committed Relationships

Single vs Committed Relationships

The next four years after graduation were hard for me. In college I was constantly surrounded by close friends, I was always having lots of... read more
Social Media

Social Media

For most people these days, social media is an essential part of interacting with the world. According to a study published in 2018, the... read more
Balance

Balance

Balance is one of the most fundamental concepts in health and wellness. It is a major component of pretty much any medical or philosophical... read more
Hurt Feelings

Hurt Feelings

When I say, “hurt feelings,” it probably sounds a little childish. Not that they aren’t important, but that phrase has become a... read more

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