Do the problems of the world leave you feeling overwhelmed, helpless, hopeless, and filled with dread? If so, then you are not alone. Everywhere we turn, it seems that doom and gloom linger around the corner. All of the makings for world disaster are present: violence, conflict, separation, political upheaval, and a worldwide pandemic. But, worrying and fretting about all that is wrong in the world doesn’t make things better. In fact, expending your energy by feeling, thinkin

Ask For What You Want Start by Saying Yes to Yourself More Often I believe that people say “no” to themselves much more frequently than others say “no” to them. Think about it… how often do you tell yourself… “no, I can’t do ___” ... “No, if I ask my supervisor for a raise, he/she will think I am greedy/unreasonable/pushy.” “No, if I ask to upgrade my hotel room, they will think I am difficult/a diva/not a nice person.” “No, I can’t ask for the discount rate because others

The nights are longer, it’s cold outside, the holidays are over, and summer is months away. Winter can be a challenge for many of us who long for warmth and the golden rays of sun. For me, winter in Germany feels like stepping into a dark cave and not emerging until spring. But it doesn’t have to be that way; we are in control of our perception of reality and how we choose to respond. While that is a simple strategy, it certainly isn’t always easy, is it? Whether it is the la

Do the problems of the world leave you feeling overwhelmed, helpless, hopeless, and filled with dread? If so, then you are not alone. Everywhere we turn, it seems that doom and gloom linger around the corner. All of the makings for world disaster are present: violence, conflict, separation, political upheaval, and a worldwide pandemic. But, worrying and fretting about all that is wrong in the world doesn’t make things better. In fact, expending your energy by feeling, thinkin