Growth Mindset & Resilience
6 negative thinking patterns
And how to turn them around Are you second guessing yourself? Is there something that you should move forward on but… you are holding back on taking the necessary steps. waiting for perfection waiting to feel more confident and certain or just plain avoiding it because it feels so uncomfortable? But it’s still there isn’t? …
Read Morechildren who feel entitled
Say this… not that Ever wonder how we could wind up with a whole generation of kids who feel entitled? Entitled to good grades without having to work and study for them. Entitled to a spot on the team or in the organization without having to practice and prove themselves. Entitled to success without having to…
Read MoreSix questions to create your best summer
Reflections on Your Daily Experience What if instead of trying to have the grandest summer ever, you tried to be your personal best every day… summer included? Rather than falling into the comparison trap of comparing your summer t o that of your Facebook or Instagram friends, what if you used a different approach to…
Read MoreAre you procrastinating?
Can’t seem to find the motivation you need? You know what you need to do but… You’ve promised yourself that today will be different, but well… you held yourself back again. You are beginning to wonder if you should just trash the idea altogether. After all you are stressing yourself out over not doing it…
Read Morefour steps to cope with failure
How to help kids cope with failure I’ve written a lot of posts on how to handle failure. There are several reasons for this. As a kid, I don’t know that anyone ever helped me understand the role that failure plays in growing, improving and becoming your best self. I just figured out on my…
Read MoreFeeling Scared? Good!
Is Your Passion Greater than Your Fear? One of the most common emotions that I work with clients on is fear. Fear can be paralyzing. Fear can hold you back from realizing your dreams and accomplishing your goals. Fear can be a good thing. Whaaaaat? What if it is possible that fear can influence us,…
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