“I have a new boss. With recent layoffs and downsizing, my boss gave up my area to a new director. My head is swimming with thoughts about how she will treat me, what she will expect. I’m nervous that she will find a way to get rid of me. I’m just so scared of what [...]
If you continue along this path, then what future awaits you? If you do nothing to change your situation, will you be happy and okay with the results in 5 years or 10 years? Looking ahead and thinking through the consequences of your actions allows you to see where you are headed and where life [...]
Joe is 480 pounds and only 23 years old. He is not happy about being this weight. Already he has medical issues: His knees hurt, his cholesterol is elevated and he’s at risk for sudden heart attack and diabetes. He says, “If I continue along this path, I know, I’m going to die.” Yes, Joe. [...]
Elizabeth struggles with procrastination. She just puts things off until the deadline looms so near that she has no choice but to take action. This causes stress but, she admits, it is habit and it’s her normal way of operating. Lydia struggles with completing her homework. She thinks it’s dumb. She hates doing it. It [...]
“Do the right thing.” It’s the definition of ‘integrity’. This phrase is posted in my kitchen. I doubt the kids pay much attention to it anymore but I say it often enough that I hope they take it to heart. There is no better advice to live by but to always ‘do the right thing’. [...]
