“My wife has always said it, and my adult children have always said…that I ruin the holidays,” my client who I hadn’t seen in several years said remorsefully. “I’m a granddad now, and I don’t want that to be what everyone says.” I nodded with empathy and compassion. He continued: “I know I’m not myself…
“What are the things you are most grateful for this year, because of the belief they reinforced or created in you that will make a major difference?” What a powerful question! There’s nothing like the right question to find the right answer. Maybe it’s really that simple. Find the right questions to ask and you’re…
“We can’t even decide where to go for dinner without arguing, so how on earth are we supposed to do goal setting together?” the wife asked as we all three laughed. I looked to her husband to see if he was in agreement…and he nodded. I responded: “You both look like I had given you…
“I really love my power word…INTENTIONAL,” my client shared as he arrived at his next session with excitement! “I sure hope we can build on that!” I loved his enthusiasm. “I’m sure we can,” I said with assurance! So, I suggested, “Let’s turn our focus to dreaming big dreams next, but setting small goals in…
“Why do I always feel so determined about my New Year’s goals and resolutions, but feel like the determination is slipping away by the end of the first week?” my client asked from a place of despair. I totally ‘got it’… Because in my ‘former life’ … I experienced the same thing. I encouraged him…
Are you ready for an amazing 2025? I’ve heard many quips already … 2025 …The year to thrive.Come alive in 2025!Put it in drive for 2025!Take a big dive into 2025!Time to arrive…in 2025!Find your jive in 2025!Let’s revive in 2025! Regardless of your jingle…we have two choices for 2025…and every new year. We can…
“I was country… when country wasn’t cool!” That’s always been one of my favorite songs! I sing it often when I’m in my car or out for a walk. I love to sing these words: “They call us country bumpkins For stickin’ to our rootsI’m just glad we’re in a countryWhere we’re all free to…
“My wife sent me here again because she said you think I’m an emotional drunk,” my client said as he plopped down in the chair! I had to laugh. I’d seen him for his problem with alcohol years before. Seeing him back again and flopping into a chair like he’d been sentenced to our session…
“Although I’m highly successful in my field, I noticed that after about two years of taking companies to great heights … that same old emotional intoxication shows up!”I nodded with understanding.“And now that I’ve been sober for almost 5 years, I guess I just thought the emotional sobriety would catch up with my alcohol sobriety?”I…
“Wait! Did you say my thoughts were ‘screwed’?” my client demanded. With a smile, I clarified … “I did not. I said they were ‘skewed’.” He looked confused as he paused to ponder. “Is there a difference?” I smiled again as I casually responded, “Not much, I guess!” We both laughed. I had been speaking…