Mindful eating isn’t so much about what you’re eating. It’s how you go about eating it. When my wife and I lived in the Netherlands, going out to eat was initially a little uncomfortable. Amsterdam is a small city, so space is tight. Many restaurants seated us practically should-to-shoulder with complete strangers. Coming form the… CONTINUE
Compassion: The Key to Self-Growth
When I was ten or so, I heard a story that still sticks with me. A man was on a plane, flying home after traveling all week for work. Utterly exhausted, he hoped to get a couple of hours sleep before returning to his family. Just as he was nodding off, two little girls seated… CONTINUE
Does Dishonesty Work?
Is honesty really the best policy? Set aside morality and ethics for a moment. Let’s just consider whether honesty is the best strategy for getting what you want out of life. Upside of Dishonesty The main benefit of dishonesty is it gives you a seeming advantage over another person. Take cheating, for example. When you’re… CONTINUE
Is Being “Special” the Key to Self-Worth?
When I was in my twenties, I did my best to dress like a rock star. I thought of myself as a true original, and I wore clothes I imagined clearly announced my “specialness” to the world around me. I felt superior to people who wore a suit and tie to work. They were just… CONTINUE
The Wisdom of Letting Go
Living a fulfilling life is less abut holding on than it is letting go. Letting go of what? First, it’s about letting go of your long-held ideas about the way things should be. It takes clarity, determination and courage to recognize how things really are. If you need to make changes you make changes–but you… CONTINUE
Are You Using Positivity or Negativity to Connect with Others?
Put 10 complete strangers in a room together and what happens? Most of them start bonding—but through negativity. Can you believe how hot they keep it in this room? Have you seen the idiots in the room next door? The majority of people find it more comfortable to be against something rather than for something…. CONTINUE
Realizing Your Life Goals: Are You Procrastinating?
Generally speaking, the more ambitious the goal you set, the more likely you are to procrastinate. Suppose you decide to run a marathon. But first you should probably finish that big project at work. Then you’ll need to buy just the right running gear, maybe read a few books on marathon running. And it makes sense… CONTINUE
Being Kind to Yourself – Saying Goodbye to Negative Self-Talk
There I go again, being a jerk. Why am I so lazy? I keep repeating the same mistakes. I don’t deserve to be happy . . . Negative self-talk is a common symptom of depression and anxiety. It’s an attempt to motivate yourself by self-criticism. But you won’t make yourself feel better by making yourself… CONTINUE
Living Courageously and Other Words of Inspiration for Daily Life
by James Robbins, Dallas Therapist Be brave. Have courage. Easy words to say, but not so easy to put in practice. Courage means you keep showing up. You keep giving it your best effort, even when the outcome is uncertain, even when the odds seem stacked against you. When confronting an obstacle, you admit you… CONTINUE
Are You in Touch with Your Inner Teenager? Advice on Discovering Passion in Life with Dallas Therapist
by James Robbins, Licensed Therapist in Dallas, TX What would my 13 year-old self do? I ask myself this from time to time. Not that my 13 year-old self had all the answers, but I like to check in. As a therapist and life coach I’ve noticed something interesting: When my clients retire from their… CONTINUE