Russell Crowe told Oprah, he feels like he can’t help but doing exactly what he was told not to do.  (continued from 4/29 post) When Russell Crowe was backstage, before being on Oprah’s show, they told him not to swear on live TV.   As he was talking to Oprah he told her how he felt

When someone tells Russell Crowe not to do something, guess what he does?  He told Oprah, he feels like he can’t help but doing exactly what he was told not to do.   When Russell Crowe was backstage, before being on Oprah’s show, they told him not to swear on live TV.   As he was talking

Insomnia relief As I was reading Excuses Begone by Wayne Dyer it reminded me of a a number of techniques that I use with my clients.  What I call “negative self talk” or “negative stories”  he  calls excuses.   I’d recommend this book, especially the second part which has many ideas on getting rid of excuses

I received this wonderful email from one of my online coaching students.  I was touched by her words and decided to post it in hopes that others will also join this supportive group of people. Excerpt from an email one of my students wrote to me after our 4th online coaching class: Student:  “What you

Stuck in the airport and can’t get home.  Airplanes not flying, your dream vacation is ruined. The Volcanic ash caused so much upset for anyone traveling at the time. As I listened to the news about all the people stuck in airports because of the cloud of volcanic ash, I began to hope that none

This is part two about how trying to use positive self talk doesn’t work.   Unless we change the underlying belief that feeds negative feelings it can lead to frustration and self blame. When Sandi would get down on herself her mom would remind her of all the wonderful things she did.  She’d remind Sandi

Sometimes repeating positive statements can backfire.  When a person doesn’t believe the statements, it can create even more frustration and self-blame.  The following is a true story of how Sandi (fictitious name) was hurt by well meaning advice to use positive statements to improve her self-concept. Before seeing Sandi for her first appointment her mother

According to the U.S. Department of Health, over three million people suffer from panic attacks. Symptoms include: * Racing or pounding heart * Shortness of breath * Dizziness, lightheaded, or nausea * Flushes or chills * Shakiness inside * Fear of losing control or doing something embarrassing * Terror * A feeling that something catastrophic

It’s amazing the things I hear every day in such common places as restaurants, bookstores, or even in the doctor’s waiting room.  There are so many people out there who suffer from panic attacks or know someone who does.  Just the other day, I overheard a conversation between a few women, one of whom couldn’t

Creating Powerful Attitudes Remember those times when you were confident, calm, energetic or motivated? You can learn to tap into the positive resources you have within you and gain a wonderful ability to control how you feel at any time. Although there are certain circumstances you can’t control, you can do something to change the