This is the second of a series of two blog posts that explore the dynamics of procrastination. In my last post, you learned what procrastination is and why people do it. In this issue, you will learn how to change your procrastination behaviors and enable yourself to...

All of us procrastinate on occasion. For some people, it’s a chronic problem; for others, it’s only a problem in certain life areas. Procrastination is always frustrating because it results in wasted time, lost opportunities, disappointing work performance, and...

Signs of Discontent You don’t need a degree in psychology to know when you’re off-track, but sometimes it creeps up on you. It can seem like you wake up one day and realize that things are not right. These are a few of the signs: You don’t want to get out of bed.You...

What Is Self-Esteem? Self-esteem literally means to esteem, or respect, yourself. Having high self-esteem means that you have a positive image of yourself. Let’s look at where such a positive self-image comes from. In her classic book Celebrate Yourself, Dorothy...

Any professional counselor will tell you that one of the biggest problems they see among their clients is poor listening skills. People get into trouble in their relationships because they have not developed their ability to listen and communicate. Barriers to...

One of the biggest regrets I have is not joining the military. I grew up hearing stories from my uncles about fighting in the Pacific and European campaigns during World War II. My Dad was in the Air Force during the Korean War and my older brother joined the Navy...

No one gets through life without being hurt by another person. We all have experienced the pain of a thoughtless remark, gossip, or lie. If you have experienced an unhappy marriage, the devastation of infidelity, or suffered physical or emotional abuse, you know what...

Before diving into 2019, I took some time to reflect on the last year. The good, the bad and ugly all provide lessons that can be applied in the new year. As I flipped through the memories in my head over a coffee, I was reminded of close calls, great victories and...

  The Christmas season is the most anticipated time of the year. There's a special magic in the air that draws friends and family closer together - emotionally and physically. In spite of the magic of the holidays, parents still have to discipline their children....

As a writer and speaker, nothing brings more satisfaction than seeing another finished product. Unless, of course, it’s holding the published book in my hand. I’ve experienced that a few times in my life. The first time was the completion of my dissertation. The epic...