For Teens: Why it Helps to Trust Yourself (and Life) Even when You Feel Lost
When I was 16 I got fired from my first job. I was hurt and ashamed. I briefly considered keying my boss’s car in that long walk across the parking
May 4, 2023
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How Teens can Find Freedom from the Inadequacy Trap (“Comparison is the Thief of Joy” Part 3)
Last month my 15-year-old client perfectly described a scenario that I think we all grapple with at some point in our lives: “I have these moments, whole days sometimes, when
April 5, 2023
The Spiritual Payoff of Staying Focused on Your Own Lane (“Comparison is the Thief of Joy” Part 2)
In an earlier video, I talked about the habit of comparing ourselves to others and what a distraction and happiness-killer that can be. I got so much feedback I decided
April 4, 2023
For Teens: The Sneaky & Misleading Effects of Doubt & Insecurity: Breaking the Spell of Imagination
Do you ever wake up in the morning to the memory of something you said or did the day before that you intensely regret? And the dread is so uncomfortable
February 3, 2023
Comparison is the Thief of Joy”: Parenting without the Distraction of Insecurity, Pressure, and Ego
Last night my friends and I were reminiscing about our first iPhones. Initially I’d been resistant to the idea of Iphones for the same reason everyone else was. They were
January 4, 2023
Dating and The Magic of Leaning In: Giving Relationships a Chance to Spark
Last month I read an interview with an actor that was single and dating describe how hard it was to find a meaningful relationship. He’d date, but commented that a
November 30, 2022
A Little Patience and Faith: All We Really Need When We Lose Our Way (and sometimes all we have)
One of the things you can count on in life is the fact of change. Even when things are going well, like a career or a relationship, either life changes
November 3, 2022
Why Some Couples Get Closer Over Time while others Get More Strained: Understanding Separate Realities
Back in the 90’s when I first started working at my family business, my grandparents handled all the shipping for our company. If you’re familiar with the early works of
September 1, 2022
Creating Impact with Teen Clients: Learning the Art of ‘Agenda-free’ Listening
A few weeks ago I got to see some of your faces on the webinar I did with Dr. George Pransky. Teens and young adults often have very busy minds.
July 21, 2022