For many of us, setting boundaries with other people is difficult. Being able to set boundaries almost seems to many folks like a “super power.” That’s because most of us want to be pleasant. And helpful. So, setting boundaries with others and firmly saying “No” feels uncomfortable! When we say…
The point of life is to leave a positive footprint on the world. The idea is that when you die, the world will be somewhat better because you existed. And the only way to leave that kind of positive footprint is to make being “good” a daily habit. Realize that…
Over the years, I’ve known many people who were frustrated by life. Now, none of those people had objectively bad lives. They had nice careers. They lived in lovely homes and had pleasant friends and families. So, their circumstances weren’t the cause of their frustration. Rather, their frustration stemmed from…
Making big life choices is challenging. The problem is that we often make big life choices while under stress or a time constraint. And then we look back on our lives and think, “Why on earth did I make that choice?” The good news is that there are questions that…
Jobs are important. They provide us with a way to use our skills and talents to make money which we then can spend on food, clothing and shelter. And on the occasional vacation. Unfortunately, many folks find their jobs to be a source of stress. Well, here’s the good news:…