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The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of a Career Coach: Life lessons for all of us

My Psychology Today article today offers a composite of the experiences of career and life coaches and counselors I have known. It embeds life lessons for us all.

14 Nuggets from Psychology Today’s "Essential Reads"

Psychology Today's editors select a small percentage of its blog posts as Essential Reads. Since the previous time I posted a group of nuggets from Essential Reads, the editors have selected hundreds of Essential Reads.

I've reviewed those to select 14 ideas that seem particularly useful and fresh. Each is followed by my comment.

18 Nuggets from Psychology Today’s "Essential Reads"

Psychology Today's editors select a small percentage of its blog posts as Essential Reads. Since the previous time I posted a group of nuggets from Essential Reads, the editors have selected hundreds of Essential Reads.

I've reviewed those to select 18 ideas that seem particularly useful and fresh. Each is followed by my comment.

What You Might Say in 8 Ticklish Situations

Yesterday, I offered some communication tips.  In my Psychology Today article today, I incorporate them in a sample response to eight common ticklish situations. Each response is followed by the thinking behind it.

Communication Musts for People of Influence

I’ve written much on communication. My Psychology Today article today offers a distillation of what my clients and readers have found most helpful plus some new ideas. 

Helping Your Adult Child Grow Up

Despite spending years and a fortune at college, more than half of people 18 to 29 are living with their parents. That’s the highest percentage since the Great Depression.

Of course, that can frustrate both the young adults and their parents. Despite major efforts, the parents may even feel guilt, that it’s at least partly their fault. Ironically, good parents may be more likely to feel that way.

My Psychology Today article today offers thoughts on what a parent might do to help their adult child launch their adult life.

3 Concepts That Good Thinkers Use

Life is decision-making. Improving the quality of your decisions, of course, improve your life, both professionally and personally.

In my Psychology Today article today, I offer three concepts that good decision-makers, good thinkers, use.

Making the Most of Online Classes

We've mainly taken courses in-person. And even when online courses were an option, many people, especially the social, opted to trade the hassles of getting to campus, child care, etc., for the energy that in-person classes tend to evoke. Indeed, the completion rates for online courses has been low—10 to 20 percent.

But now, amid the COVID restrictions, the in-person option is usually not available, My Psychology Today article today offers ten tips to help you not only complete your courses but perhaps learn at least as much as you would have in the in-person version.

The Case for Romantic Fantasy

As Valentine's Day approaches, we may be reminded that romance yields some of life’s highest highs and, alas, some of its lows. Paulo Coelho, author of The Alchemist, wrote, "I'm not saying that love always takes you to heaven. It can become a nightmare. That said, it's worth the risk." 

But for the less adventurous or those in a monogamous relationship, especially in the time of COVID, sometimes it can be wise to leave your romantic visions in the realm of fantasy. My Psychology Today article today offers some questions that may evoke a fantasy you’d like to enjoy.

Toward a Romantic Fantasy

As Valentine's Day approaches, we may be reminded that romance yields some of life’s highest highs and, alas, some of its lows. Paulo Coelho, author of The Alchemist, wrote, "I'm not saying that love always takes you to heaven. It can become a nightmare. That said, it's worth the risk." 

But for the less adventurous or those in a monogamous relationship, especially in the time of COVID, sometimes it can be wise to leave your romantic visions in the realm of fantasy. My Psychology Today article today offers some questions that may evoke a fantasy you’d like to enjoy.