We all want to have peaceful relationships with other people. When our relationships with others are peaceful, we feel more relaxed. We even feel like the world, generally, is a kinder, gentler place. Yet, in spite of our desire for peaceful relationships, our relationships often are fraught with conflict. Why? …
Goal setting is something that we do all the time. We set goals for our careers and our health. We also set goals for the skills that we want to develop. But often, we get frustrated with our goals because we haven’t created achievable goals. Achievable goals are ones that…
Stress is an inevitable part of life. We all have problems from time to time. We all experience bumpy periods in our relationships. And life sometimes brings unexpected tragedies, such as job loss, divorce or the death or illness of loved ones. But even though we can’t avoid stress, we…
These days, many folks are seeking to improve their conversation skills. That is ironic, given that we now communicate more than ever. Most of us are texting constantly. Those involved in social media post comments and photos of themselves regularly on Facebook and Instagram. Others tweet their every opinion. These…
If you have a goal in life, or a dream that you would like to see come to pass, the best advice that I can give you is this: Don’t look to others to tell you that you can do it. Rather, believe in yourself. Believing in yourself is the…