Stop Yellin’, Will Ya?
I think it is interesting that we often yell at ourselves when we don't know what to do next. It's like the image of a parent scolding their toddler as they are just learning to walk, but unsure of their next step — totally destabilizing. It's a ridiculous...Get Rid of Your Guilt
Get rid of your guilt. I know…easy for me to say. I feel I need to emphasize this particular suggestion because guilt has such a powerful, negative effect on people. After working for many years as a psychologist and coach, I have decided that guilt is the...What If?
Be careful about using these two words — What if? Very careful. I have learned to brace myself when I hear these words because I know I'm about to go on a rollercoaster ride through the fantasy land of rampant worry (my favorite summertime...Should’ve, Could’ve
“Well, I should've started it way before I did, and if I had, I could've made it terrific.” “Should've.” “Could've.” Sound familiar? When we use the words “should've” and “could've” we diminish what we...
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