How to Set Life Priorities
How do you set life priorities? Here's a story to help with that. Have you heard of the rice and walnuts story? Imagine a bowl of raw...
The Secret to Growth: Start Small and Keep Going
I recently visited a park in my neighbourhood where, four years ago, I rehearsed a speech in front of a group of trees. The trees, which were...
How to Manage Fear of Rejection
When we feel we’ve been rejected, it can harm our self-esteem and make us doubt ourselves. A fear of rejection can make us reluctant to keep trying....
How to Uncover Your False Truths
Have you ever heard yourself say that you cannot or won’t do something, as if it’s a rule that you’re required to live by? Does this rule...
Why Do We Hold Onto Our Self-limiting Beliefs?
Have you heard the phrase that it’s “better to be right than to be happy”? It speaks to only seeing evidence that reinforces our beliefs. When these...
Do You Work Harder for Others Than for Yourself?
Do you have personal goals or tasks that aren’t benefiting from your attention because you’re too busy attending to someone else's tasks? Do you work harder for...
Fear of Saying No
When someone asks for your time and energy, do you find yourself saying yes even when you’d rather not? Do you find it difficult to say no?...
Your Journey is as Important as Your Goal
I remember learning to swim as an adult. My early efforts looked more like me dog-paddling than really swimming. I flailed and gasped about, relieved when I...
What are Perfectionists Afraid of?
A perfectionist walked into a bar ...
Your Future Self is Counting on You
Is your life what you want it to be? Are you already the person you hoped you’d become? If you're like me, your answer is "not really"....