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Life Coaching and Counseling
Like Yourself

How to Like Yourself (Building Self-Esteem)

I struggle with self confidence. Even though I've had success in life, my insecurities never totally go away. I have to fight them each day.

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4 Books I Want All My Clients to Read

In addition to gaining insight and self-awareness, reading inspiring books has led to major shifts in my attitude. Here are 4 books that have improved my life and will improve your life as well.

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Panic attack in public place. Woman having panic disorder in cit

27 Ways to Improve Your Mental Health

Use this checklist to monitor your mental health. Chances are you're unaware of how you’re doing, or not doing, some things that hurt your mental health. Commit NOW to making positive adjustments in each neglected area! 

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Time Management

Every 15 Minutes Counts Towards Progress

You can make great progress in just a quarter of an hour. Significant and "imperfect" progress is a product of consistently making smart 15-minute choices.

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Anxiety on flight

3 Keys to Lowering Anxiety

Anxiety robs us of enjoying life. It's the great thief of our time. You should view it as your biggest enemy. Stop letting fear get the best of you.

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3 Foolproof Ways to Motivate Your Team

For over 25 years as a family therapist and coach, I've helped over 2,000 families and over 250 companies improve their work culture. There are similarities between the healthiest companies and families. Here are three traits they have in common.

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Brave man ooking over a cliff in Yosemite

7 Unexpected Benefits to Being Brave

The benefits of facing my fears far outweighs the embarrassment, failure, and rejection I may experience. Remembering these benefits energizes and motivates me to do scary stuff. Here are 7 of the biggest benefits.

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Building Trust

7 Keys to Building Trust in Relationships

Here are 7 keys I look for when deciding if I can trust someone deeply. These as the ways I can create a foundation where others can deeply trust me.

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Adam's First Sky Dive. Growing my self-confidence.

18 Ways to Build Self-Confidence

I went skydiving in 2019. I did it partly to face a fear I had for over 20 years. Skydiving can be a self-confidence builder. Here are 18 even better ways to build your self-confidence.

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Stop Procrastinating & Get Things Done

Clients share with me frustrations about not getting things done. They almost always know what they need to do, but they don't do it. Here are 4 strategies I use to help myself and clients overcome procrastination.

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