Do you spend more time wondering whether other people like—or love—you than asking whether or not you like—or love—them? When making decisions about what you wear, the kind of car you drive, where you live, or even where you go for dinner, do you consider first what other people will think about your choice, or do you think only… Continue Reading…
Powerless—But Not Passive (6 Actions to Take)
Let’s face it—feeling powerless bites. There’s hardly anything as infuriating as the realization that you’re up against a problem or situation of some kind where there is absolutely nothing you can do to change it. Powerlessness will make you believe that there is nothing you can do, or worse, that you’re a victim. And when you see yourself as… Continue Reading…
Fear + Powerlessness = Detachment
This final day before the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election feels like the right time to talk about detachment. Looking back at the 80+ articles I’ve written on my blog, the word detachment has only been used once. That’s not nearly enough! For readers here in the U.S., you know—and you may be feeling it yourself—that… Continue Reading…
Power
Power is: the ability to do something or act in a particular way, especially as a faculty or quality. the capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events. What is your relationship with power? Do you crave it, secretly wish for it, or run away from it?… Continue Reading…