Monthly Archives: May 2011

Getting Rid of Negative Thoughts

No matter how hard I worked to get rid of a negative thought, it never seemed to leave. In fact, the harder I tried to get rid of it, the stronger it seemed to become. I began to wonder if my mind was wired in a way that made it impossible.

I’ve failed before, why won’t it happen again?

#9 of the 13 Questions That Started It All The biggest threat to your future is your past failure. In fact, the images of failure are frequently more vivid than those of success. Because we have all of this baggage with us, our minds have an easy time of talking us out of a new…

Why Does My Self-Confidence Fluctuate So Much?

#8 of the 13 Questions That Started It All Why does my self-confidence fluctuate so much? “One day I’m the top dog. The next, I’m the fire hydrant.” You might be able to relate to the client of mine that coined that phrase. I know I can. It’s as if the stars determine my ability…

How can I know what I’m afraid of and make it go away?

#6 of the 13 Questions That Started It All How do I know what I’m afraid of and make it go away? One of the most generic diagnoses for failure or lack of success is fear. If we find ourselves unable or unwilling to get something done, we automatically assume that we must be afraid…