The Adult Version of “I’m Sorry You Feel That Way”
Recently, I said something sarcastic to someone, and it hurt their feelings. I didn’t mean it to. Sarcasm is basically my first language. It’s how I banter. It’s how I signal affection to people I actually like. If I’m giving you a hard time,...
Have Fun Procrastinating (Seriously)
I had a client recently — let’s call him Mark — who told me he’s a world-class procrastinator.The kind who watches the deadline approach like a slow-motion car crash, can’t look away, andsomehow still doesn’t start until the wheels are already coming off. He’s tried...
The Gratitude That Actually Holds Up
May is my birthday month, and I want to talk about gratitude. But not the kind you’re thinking of. Not the gratitude journal you bought in January and abandoned by February. Not the Instagram tile in cursive font reminding you to “choose joy.” Not...
Stress Doesn’t Have To Run The Show
Stress is one of the most universal human experiences, yet most of us were never taught how to actually handle it. We were taught to push through it, ignore it, or power past it — which is really just a sophisticated way of letting it drive. The result? We end up...