You have your own ideas about religion and politics. You have your own definition of honor, fairness, courage, authenticity. You have your personal philosophy regarding relationships, career and family. You have your own belief system. But how do you know if this belief system is really working? After all, a belief system is only as effective as the thoughts, feelings and behaviors […]
Top 10 Family Holiday Survival Tips
To paraphrase Ram Dass, a former clinical psychologist I greatly admire: If you think you’re a reasonable, well-balanced person, try spending a week with your family. To maximize family bonding this holiday season, and to minimize acts of family warfare, keep the following tips in mind when next you sit down between Crazy Uncle Hank […]
Are You a Difficult Person?
You know THAT guy at the company Christmas party? By definition, he doesn’t realize he’s THAT guy. Or the rude woman in line at the grocery store? She doesn’t think she’s being rude. The thing all “difficult” people struggle with is a lack of self-awareness. The more honestly you recognize your shortcomings, the more likely […]