I had the honor of attending a dinner where the speaker was Mark Owen, the Navy SEAL and author of the best-selling book, “No Easy Day: The Firsthand Account of the Mission that Killed Osama bin Laden.” He discussed his latest book, “No Hero: The Evolution of a Navy SEAL,” and what being a Navy SEAL taught him about success. During his talk he showed slides of his training and the attributes of The SEAL Mindset. His assistant was … [Read more...]
The Intuitive Parent Ten Commandments
April 3, 2015 By
Of course, there are more than ten tips about parenting! But an idea came to me that perhaps I could re-fashion the Bible's Ten Commandments to apply to parents. As a disclaimer--I am not endorsing one religion or religious beliefs or texts over any other religions, texts, beliefs or behavior. I do hope, though, that you find these tips helpful. 1. Thou shalt not express favor or compare other people’s children to your own. (Don’t make your … [Read more...]
5 Ways To Build Your Confidence
February 19, 2015 By
Sometimes we wonder if confident people are born or made. Hmmm… Research shows that nature contributes at least fifty percent to this characteristic. But don’t despair. You can nurture confidence! This article provides tips to boost your confidence. But, first, I want you to explore your thoughts and behavior. In the statements below, select the answer that best describes you. This exercise is not a quiz, and it doesn’t give you a score. … [Read more...]
What Are the Best New Year’s “Dating” Resolutions?
January 13, 2015 By
Making and keeping New Year’s resolutions is challenging—especially when you want to make the best resolutions about dating. Don’t despair. You can make smart resolutions—and use your brain’s ability to undo old habits to keep your resolutions! Let’s start first with smart resolutions that are based on my research about love issues from thousands of people. The next section offers ways to prepare your brain for lasting change. New Year’s … [Read more...]
Words To Empower You To Be Your Best Self in the New Year 2015
January 5, 2015 By
Words to Empower You to be Your Best Self in the New Year 2015 Sometimes, an inspirational quote spurs me to my best self. For many years, I’ve been writing my own quotes and testing them with my clients. I thought I’d pass on to you some of the ones that have worked the best for me and them! Here are 12 quotes—one for every month. 1. It is not where you started but where you end up! 2. Want to feel successful? Look first at what … [Read more...]
