In the bustling symphony of life, we often find ourselves drowned out by the cacophony of others’ voices, leaving our own desires and needs unheard. Yet, assertiveness isn’t about being loud or dominating; it’s about confidently expressing yourself while respecting others. Here are some strategies to cultivate assertiveness in your life: Rather than think of […]
In my upcoming book, “How to NOT Kill Each Other During Lockdown”, I talk about beliefs as they are a cornerstone of our worldview. Which directly translates to our behavioral choices. In NLP parlance, that “worldview” is our “Map of the World”, the complete set of filters, biases, beliefs, that shape our perception of reality, […]
In a world that often encourages us to play it safe and stay within our comfort zones, thinking big stands as a bold declaration of ambition, vision, and boundless possibility. Thinking big isn’t just about setting lofty goals; it’s about embracing a mindset of expansive thinking that transcends limitations and unlocks our full potential. In […]
As Covid-19, despite the amusing conspiracy theorists’ wishes, proved to actually be a “thing”, it almost immediately shifted the work landscape for millions of people. That is, for those who didn’t get laid off or furloughed, and my heart goes out to them. Or US because it eventually included me as well! But one of […]
Habits are the building blocks of our daily lives, shaping our actions, behaviors, and ultimately, our destinies. Whether it’s exercising regularly, eating healthy, practicing mindfulness, or cultivating productive work habits, the habits we form have a profound impact on our well-being, success, and fulfillment. In this blog post, we’ll explore the science of habit formation […]
Those of us who work with influence, particularly the unconscious variety, know that we are all being influenced all the time – often without our explicit agreement. Advertisements don’t just clearly spell out their message, such as, “Buy our product!!!!” Rather, they show us someone having a problem with which we can identify, reacting to […]
We can say what we like about this present pandemic situation, and yes, most of it is pretty freaking awful. Though, bear with me a moment. Consider all the things you said you would do when you “got around to it.” Specifically, when you had a little more free time on your hands. You’d learn […]
I’ve worked extensively on what I called The Strategies of Intimacy, a project that modeled successful relationships to determine what makes them work when they do, and what makes them fail when they don’t. In the course of that research, I often would politely interrupt a couple who seemed to be getting along well and […]
Nearly all the articles on this site are self-contained and can be taken individually. However this time of pandemic, of Coronavirus and Covid-19, have shaped our world very dramatically. We have seen a whole new set of challenges (and possible opportunities) present themselves, and this article serves as a segue into possible solutions. This arose […]
Intimate relationships can be very difficult to maintain. We Americans know this, as we boast nearly a 50% divorce rate. I’m not above it, as I myself have been divorced. If I can be forgiven a moment of faulty logic, this means that my second marriage will be successful – my first marriage would represent […]