“Doubt is based on a series of lies you’re telling yourself.” -Dr. Steve One of my wonderful fans brought up the issue of self doubt, not coincidentally as I was struggling with a bit of my own. She wondered if self doubt was the reason for a recent emotional upheaval, but the implication beyond that was whether or not self doubt was, or would be, playing a role in her effectiveness at work. Self doubt …
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I seldom post the content of other authors here on my blog page. Not that there aren’t some excellent authors out there, but generally, it’s my voice people come to hear on this platform. Nonetheless, I’m making an exception in this case. This wonderful and generous woman, Sally Keys, approached me to share her work. As a fan of mine, she knew the sorts of things that I value, and she wrote what I think …
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I make my living helping people rewire their brains for a happier and more successful life. Whether I’m doubling your sales or eliminating your anxiety, my passion is the same; to give you back choice. Emotionally healthy individuals have choice about their lives. Should I do this job or that? Should I stay in this relationship or leave? Should I engage socially with this group or another? Should I eat that chocolate death bomb or …
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Here’s an interesting fact: It turns out — generally speaking — that the children of excessively disciplining parents tend to develop behavioral patterns later in life that are more inclined toward instant gratification and procrastination. Why? Because over-disciplined children never develop the ability to push themselves to do what they need to do. They don’t develop “muscle” — i.e. their own structures for getting into action and staying in action. If you had a parent …
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Many folks believe they procrastinate because they are “lazy”. As a result, they beat themselves over the head and feel bad about it. (Maybe you do too.) It’s not true though. Procrastination has nothing to do with laziness. This is just a cop out. It’s a story you tell yourself so that you get to feel bad for a little while “punishing yourself” for not taking action and following through on the commitments you made. …
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