Personal Growth
3 Liberating Reasons to Face Your Fears
Like many children, I once feared the dark. Even at my young age, though, I realized that my fear was both disproportional and dysfunctional. Fear
August 21, 2021
Personal Growth
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Reflex Negativity: A Slippery Slope
What happens immediately after you drop something? What are the first words that come out of your mouth? Do they help you or hurt you?
August 16, 2021
Personal Growth
Change, Fear and Your Brain
As a little boy, I loved going to the circus. The sights and sounds of the big tent with its orchestra and dazzling lights transported
August 13, 2021
Personal Growth
The Power of Laughter: A Healthy Contagion
Close your eyes and picture a happy gathering. Visualize the faces of friends and family. Close your eyes tighter now, squeezing out all other senses
August 11, 2021
Personal Growth
Tame Doubt and Fear: Enemies of Success
Have you ever dreamed of making a bold change in your life, only to be stopped short by the disabling forces of doubt and fear?
August 7, 2021
Personal Growth
Winning Naturally: Harness the Biology of Reward to Build Personal Success
How many times have you tried to lose weight, get fit, stop procrastinating, or stop drinking? Think back to the many times throughout your life
July 30, 2021
Free Yourself from This Destructive Mindset
Once upon a time, our daily existence was consumed by a desperate struggle for survival. Homo sapiens was not yet born. Our ancestors were little
July 28, 2021
Personal Growth
Spread Love and Joy, Effortlessly
A while back, I walked into the lobby of a hotel that was serving as the headquarters for a major national youth sports competition. Athletes
July 23, 2021
Personal Growth
The Clown’s Secret to Happiness
Every circus has a clown. Their role is uplifting. They bring relief and humor, breaking the tension between sword-swallowing, fire-breathing, lion-taming, and high-wire balancing. They
July 22, 2021
Personal Growth
Avoiding The Burnout Cliff
Are you feeling tired, jaded, stale, fatigued, or burned out? These are all common terms used to describe the physical and emotional consequences of overwork,
July 16, 2021
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