Why Is Life So Complicated?
Who among us hasn’t wondered why life has to be so complicated? The reality is that it isn’t complicated; we make it so. I’m certain that’s not what you want to hear, but allow me cite examples of how we … Continued
Student Becomes Teacher
One of the joys of teaching is when your student teaches you. As of this writing (June), Nancy Thompson is nearing completion of her Teaching Confidence Instructor Certification Course. I credit her with having taught me the following lesson about … Continued
Confident People Experience Emotions Differently
While we all experience the same emotions, confident people experience them differently. Before we get into a discussion of why this is true, let’s remind ourselves that each and every one of us is confident…more so in some situations than … Continued
Emotions: Messages From Your Subconscious
Over the years, I’ve discovered that emotions are messages from my subconscious mind. More importantly, I discovered how these messages can lead me to more productive behaviors. Past In the past, I too often languished in the misery of negative … Continued
Emotion and Judgment
A friend expressed amazement not only at my ability to get to the heart of the issue quickly, but to do the analysis devoid of emotion and judgment. As always, my friends’ observations trigger the question “How did I learn … Continued