All of My Thoughts and Articles
Turn Around Your Dead Man’s Goals
The New Year is a great time for making new goals that you want to focus on in 2018. But change is difficult. It's the beginning of February, and many of us have already given ...
Why It’s Important to Love People Up Close
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When You Feel Stuck, Get Going on Something
I was talking with a friend the other day, and he shared something I think is important if you're feeling stuck in your life. My friend had earned his doctorate in psychology a few years ...
3 Steps for Dealing with Any Psychological Problem
Psychological problems can be really tough. Maybe you are struggling with an emotional problem like depression or anxiety. You’re having a difficult time coping with your unpleasant thoughts or feelings. You wish these thoughts and feelings ...
For Optimal Work, Alternate Between Stress and Rest
I was listening to a podcast the other day on how to achieve peak performance in your work and personal life. The speaker said something simple but profound: for optimal work, alternate between stress and ...
Want Grace? Get in Touch With Your Brokenness
There’s a story about Jesus in the book of Luke that I absolutely love. The story begins with a Pharisee (a religious leader) named Simon inviting Jesus over for dinner. They are reclining at his ...
3 Strategies to Eat Healthy at a Restaurant
It’s the New Year, and many of us are making resolutions to lose weight and eat healthier this year. I know this is true for me. One of my goals this year is to get ...
How to Get Into a PhD Program in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
I get asked a lot by undergraduate students about how to get into a Ph.D. program in clinical or counseling psychology. These programs are competitive. This past year, we had about 170 applicants for 8 ...
What To Do When Life Happens
A couple of years ago over the holidays, I went to Minnesota to visit my mom’s side of the family. For about as long as I can remember, we have stayed at a hotel called ...
