Creative Success Depends on Long View
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In this podcast, we feature author Taylor Marsh, who [read more]
Podcast: Hope & Recovery for Addictions
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Dr. Mark Stahlhuth, psychologist and Clinical Director of Seasons Recovery Center in Malibu, CA and Dr. Nancy Irwin, coauthors of AHA! Moments: Stories of Hope and Recovery profile 9 anonymous case studies of clients who entered [...]
Technology Is Such A Blessing, And Yet At Times A Curse
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“It was the worst of times. It was the best of times.”
– Charles Dickens, “A Tale of Two Cities”
Technology is such a blessing, and yet at times a curse.
While social media has exploded business opportunities, helped [...]
Little Shop, Little Shopaholics
“We always hold hands. If I let go, she shops.” – Henny Youngman
In spite of the current US economy, oniomania is higher than ever.
No, oniomania is not an irrational fear of onions…..it is a fancy psych term for compulsive [...]
Fear Of Change
So many people have a fear of change: changing jobs, changing relationships, changing cell phones, changing lanes…..
The good news is, we are all born with only two fears: the fear of falling, and the fear of loud noises. These are quite obviously [...]
Where Does It Irk Ya, Baby?
As a reinvention expert, I am often honored to lead others on a path of self-discovery as they embark on the next chapter in their lives.
Among other exercises, one I highly recommend for those who “don’t have a clue” as to what they want [...]
A Lesson From Travis Alexander
I got sucked into the drama of the ongoing Jodi Arias capital murder trial.
If you haven’t been following it, the thrust is Jodi savagely murdered her ex-boyfriend, Travis Alexander, by stabbing him 29 times, shooting him in the head, and [...]
Discipline Is Not A Four-Letter Word
As the daughter of a retired Brigadier General, I know a thing or two about discipline.
Factor in my half-German ancestry, and well, you get the picture! The very word discipline sometimes evokes images of ruler-wielding, knuckle-rapping nuns [...]
5 Ways Hypnosis Reduces Stress
Stress is inevitable.
Whether you are using self-hypnosis or working with a certified hypnotherapist, focusing on these five values can allow your unconscious mind to align with your conscious mind to manage life’s inevitable stresses:
1) Simplify. [...]
“42” is a 10!
“A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.” – Jackie Robinson
Whether or not you are a sports fan, you will not want to miss the new biopic “42” about the legendary Brooklyn Dodger, Jackie Robinson. But [...]
Smart Foods Vs. Stupid Foods
As a self-proclaimed health/fitness junkie, I applaud Mayor Bloomberg’s concerns about obesity.
However, I am pleased that his proposed ban on restricting supersized sodas was overturned. As long as cigarettes, alcohol, and other unhealthy [...]
Stop Smoking Naturally
As an ex-smoker myself, it is my honor to help people quit smoking through the natural method of hypnosis.
While there is no wrong way to quit, the patch, the inhaler, Chantix, Wellbutrin, etc., are all drugs used to stop using drugs. Even [...]
What’s Your Number?
A friend recently had a baby, and one of her first concerns was whether the child would be bright or not.
Ever the optimist, I assured her that indeed her child would be absolutely brilliant in her own unique way, if allowed to follow her inner [...]
ASH WEDNESDAY
Want to give something up for Lent, but not sure what? Might I suggest giving up complaining?
I took a workshop several months ago sponsored by an amazing nonprofit called A Complaint Free World (www.AComplaintFreeWorld.org).
The organization’s [...]
Home For The Holidays
In preparing for the upcoming holidays, are you filled with eager anticipation or fear of family?
Is home for the holidays more like hell for the holidays?
Here are some tips to bear in mind to enjoy the event rather than spar:
While you are [...]
I’m Too Sexy For My Child
On the eve of Halloween, many young girls are choosing overtly sexy costumes.
Imagine a 5-year-old dressing up like Rihanna. Scary…frightening….ghoulish, indeed.
I honestly cannot even remember when I first heard the word “sexy,” and [...]
Scary Times… Not!
Hopefully, Halloween is the scariest thing you have to deal with right now.
While many are panicking over the receding economy right now, let’s all try to focus on creating ways to deal with it and trust it will pass. As Albert Einstein [...]
How Old Are You… No, Really?
“How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you were?” Satchel Paige
We all get reminded at least once a year how old we are in chronological years. Yet, is this really the way to measure?
There is a theory that we get stopped emotionally [...]
Lessons From The Olympics
“We didn’t lose the game; we just ran out of time.” ~Vince Lombardi
It is my honor to treat a number of professional, amateur and elite athletes. I wanted to share with you an observation from the recent Olympic events in London [...]
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