I get it – the need to take revenge on someone who you feel hurt you, helping you feel at least a little bit empowered and less helpless. Feels so sweet when you do it. But not for long. In tragic tales and classic novels,…
I overheard a conversation of quiet desperation between a couple at a coffee shop over the weekend. It was on a topic I’m hearing more and more from my clients and friends. I remember not that long ago having a very similar talk with my…
I was speaking with a young friend yesterday, who was feeling overwhelmed with the possibilities that he needed to sort through regarding his career. He’s not alone in his sense of overwhelm: it’s epidemic among young people today. When I was that age, I had…
When I get triggered, or shocked, or run-away anxious, it would be really handy if I had a turn off switch – a fail-safe that would cut me off from that energy surge that leads to melted inner wires otherwise. It’s sometimes a stern finger-wagging…
I’m the kind of person who needs to prepare for things. I do know there are some out there who seem to do fine winging it. I’m not that person. If I don’t prepare as thoroughly as possible, I AM NOT READY. My husband can…
New problem same as the old problem is a complex issue. From Pete Townsend’s lyrics “Meet the new boss, same as the old boss”, and no doubt a lot earlier, it’s an issue that is part of the human condition. The same problem keeps showing…