When enough people tell me, or the right person tells me something is bad for me, or just there’s a better way to do something, I’ve learned to listen. I’ve given a degree of accountability to a couple of people, to speak to me honest and frankly, “with the bark on”, to avoid my thick […]
The 7 Steps to Restarting Your Life
As a therapist and life coach with 24 years in psych, a common question I get asked by patients and their families is, “After this, how do I start again?” As if there is no possible way to recover from this latest of setbacks. The see no options, they have no faith in God or […]
Mistakes
If you believe you have never made a mistake, you’re not really well. Actually, you’re delusional. We ALL make mistakes. I’ve probably made a lot more than you ’cuz I’m a thick-skulled ‘70’s guy. Made a bunch. A BUNCH! Sometime ago, I asked my dad if he had any regrets about his past. He said […]
How to Establish the Right Boundaries that Show Your Worth
Boundaries Hey, Welcome back, glad you’re here. A while back I tore down a shed in my backyard. I threw the debris into a truck, grabbed my water bill and driver’s license and headed to the city dump. As I pulled up to the dump, I passed a broken gate and approached a small shed […]
50 Ways to Use a Journal to Improve Your Life
How to Use a Journal Chart Assertiveness Graph Make a general graph on how assertive you are. Then make a list of WHAT situations you are assertive in. List of WHO you are assertive with. List of who you are PASSIVE with. List WHY you are passive with them, (what are you afraid of losing?) […]