Michelle T. Sterling, founder of Global Image Group and an expert on ‘image, impression and impact,’ says, ‘The first impression process occurs in every new situation. Within the first few seconds, people pass judgment on you — looking for common … Continue reading
Category: Life’s a Beach!
Think Young, Age Gracefully! (DE Coast Press)
My childhood memories always include thoughts of my father. Right up until he passed away a couple of years ago, he was active and alert; cutting the grass weekly, keeping-up the house and even expertly managing his computer. When clients … Continue reading
The Psychology of Escapism (DE Wave)
According to a Gallup Organization survey, 20% of Americans believe that it is possible to communicate with the dead. Films such as ‘Bless the Child’ and ‘Sixth Sense,’ along with TV shows peddling self-proclaimed mediums like John Edward, continue to … Continue reading
Is It Good to Feel Good? (DE Coast Press)
How many times today will somebody ask you how you’re feeling? It seems like feeling good should be the primary goal of our human experience. But in fact it’s not. Wait ‘ before you turn the page, think about it: … Continue reading
Don’t blame your parents (DE Wave)
Barely a day goes by when somebody doesn’t ask me how much they should blame their parents for problems that might have arisen in childhood. No matter what the specific issue, my response is always the same: Hold your parents … Continue reading
What’s your time worth? (DE Coast Press)
Barely a day goes by that somebody isn’t grousing about the Rehoboth Beach parking meters. Though they have yet to come alive for the 2013 season, locals are already figuring out ways to minimize their contact with the infernal little … Continue reading
A little respect gets things done (DE Wave)
I hear horror stories all the time about bad experiences with service providers. I find it hard to believe that there can be so many tradespeople out there who are rude and/or routinely do shoddy work. And, sure enough, when … Continue reading
Does couples therapy work? (DE Coast Press)
It’s no secret that marital counseling and couples therapy often fail. Even with a skilled therapist, two factors usually stand in the way of success: First, the partners usually wait until one or both have decided it’s too late. It’s … Continue reading
Honest Success isn’t Fraud (DE Wave)
I received an email from a reader regarding a recent column where I wrote that a fear of success could be a fear of being ‘found out’ as a fraud — whether you earned the success or not. The writer … Continue reading
Stop Waiting: Help Yourself! (DE Coast Press)
I appreciate it when people respond to these columns. It’s nice to know that somebody’s on the other end of this keyboard. In a recent article I reiterated the fact that addictions to drugs, alcohol or whatever have been falsely … Continue reading
What the Heck is Misophonia? (DE Wave)
I’ve encountered several clients, and even friends, who report that certain noises make them feel uncomfortable and angry. A bit of research introduced me to the term, misophonia; a debilitating situation where a ‘trigger stimulus’ (some sort of sound) becomes … Continue reading
Your time is your property (DE Coast Press)
Clients often tell me about neighbors who drop-in uninvited. Or children (or worse yet, adults) who can’t keep their hands off of your property. Do you have friends who call and expect you to be available to talk — with … Continue reading