Up a creek without a paddle?

“Don’t push the river, it flows by itself”                                                -Chinese proverb At first glance, the idiom “up a creek without a paddle” can convey you’re in serious trouble. Imagine being on a strange...
Are You Becoming Your True Self?

Are You Becoming Your True Self?

  Recently, I read a book about discovering your “true self” from spiritual guides Thomas Merton, Henri Nouwen, and Mother Theresa. The title “Becoming Who You Are” caught my attention. I’m totally a sucker for catchy book titles. Do...
Success- What Happens If It’s Not What You Think It Is?

Success- What Happens If It’s Not What You Think It Is?

  I don’t think that anyone wakes up in the morning wishing that today would be a total waste. Nobody has the deep down desire to fail, although many do. I believe that most therapists want to be successful in life/work/family regardless of how they define...
Row Your Boat For A Wildly Successful Year

Row Your Boat For A Wildly Successful Year

Do you want a wildly successful year?   If you followed college football this last season you might have heard about one of the most sought after successful football coaches– P.J. Fleck. This high-energy leader is probably most well know for one phrase that he...
Make This Year Extraordinary

Make This Year Extraordinary

Chances are, you’ve been thinking about 2017. Most of us do around this time of year. It’s a great time to hit the “refresh” key and get a clean start. Especially if last year didn’t go as well as you hoped. If you are an overachiever you...