How often do we wait for someone else to get things started or for the time to be right before taking action? There is nothing wrong with...

But since there isn't, we can use disappointment to propel the dream forward in a more fruitful direction. No one said we have to wait...

We don't get back up to show "them." They don't matter. This is about facing a challenge, refusing to be broken, and coming back stronger...

This maddening arcade game is called "whac-a-mole." Moles pop up randomly, and if we manage to strike one hard on the head with the...

Ego loves the story of how we heroically endure great pain resisting the pressure to change. And yet, when the shell finally cracks, we...

The distance to a goal shortens with focus. Ask: Is my goal important enough to say no to distractions? #ReadTheStain #writer #coach...

"Hey, I see you are checking out my posts. Thank you. I am truly grateful for your support!" (This is 100% true, of course!) Aw, isn't it...

We are worthy and the only approval we need is our own. This is the key to unlocking the life we are meant to live. #ReadTheStain #writer...

So let's create as we please. Our joy does not depend on the opinions of those who don't hear our muse. #ReadTheStain #writer #psychology...

We may not want to hear it, but curiosity about self-improvement is a lot more fun than stifly defending the "flaws" we hope no one else...

We know we are the only ones who can change our lives. So, how's the plan coming? #ReadTheStain #writer #psychology #spirituality...

Gratitude doesn't mean settling for less. It is appreciating things on the way to more. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology...

Perhaps we are invested in the story of being the one who goes without. We might tell ourselves we don't feel "ready." Maybe we want to...

Tweaks, redesigns, and do-overs are part of the process. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth...

What "little stretch" can you do today? #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #growth...

Tell me about the situation. What would "better" look like? How can I help? When we walk in like experts, we lose connection with the...

The first tiny step counts as much as the last when we pursue our passions. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology...

Duality keeps us running for the "good" things in life while we try to avoid the "bad." These judgments limit our view. Neither state...

Yearnings lure us from the logical course into the woods of self-discovery and urge us to ask, "Do I have the courage to live an...

It's easy to forget when we are in neutral. The engine is running, but we don't go anywhere. Ask: In what areas of my life do I need to...