As human beings, we are endowed with a remarkable capacity for action and creativity. We have the ability to pursue our goals with intense passion and to achieve incredible feats. However, this capacity for action also comes with the potential for recklessness, impulsivity, and excess....
My partner and I just passed our 16-year anniversary together. I strongly believe that being in a committed relationship should be a priority for personal well-being. We, humans, are social creatures, and we thrive on connection and intimacy with others. A healthy relationship provides us...
Let’s talk about weed. I've had two stints of smoking weed in my life. The latter phase was less dependency-based and more recreational use. I first started smoking weed consistently when I was around 17 or 18. I quickly became dependent. Smoking every day, even at work sometimes....
You probably googled 'overcome nerves'. There’s only a couple of days left before you have to give that big presentation/speech. It's in front of a whole bunch of people and you are dreading it! ‘If only I had more confidence!’ I need something to help...
Anyone involved in the leadership realm knows the importance of saying ‘NO’. There are so many requests coming our way these days. Being able to know what is important enough to say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to is a skill that many of us struggle with....
What are you currently worried about? Importantly, ask yourself if it is something you can actually enact any semblance of control over. Without a doubt, one of the most common themes I help people with is how to learn to control the controllables. What are...
Is Loneliness An Issue For You? With the coronavirus pandemic dragging on, more people struggle with loneliness than ever. Humans are social animals. We need companionship, so the importance of physical distancing to slow the spread of illness presents loneliness challenges. On a positive note, because...
Am I an Introvert? So, you just realised you might be an introvert! But, how do I know if I'm an Introvert? Grab a cup of tea or coffee and let’s chat about it! So, you are among an estimated one-third of the global population who are introverts. When put...
It's Mindset Do you dream of starting a business or becoming an entrepreneur? Is the biggest block for you that you don't know how to start? If so, it could be due to having the wrong mindset. You may have all these goals and ideas to...
What one skill is vital to personal success? If you were asked this question, how would you respond? Would you say “perseverance” or “determination”? What about “charisma” or “people skills”? How about “wealth”? Those skills are important; however, there is one that is key above...