by TownsendAdmin | Oct 5, 2018 | Growth
When is the last time you said to yourself, I just need more willpower so that I’ll … (fill in the blank: workout more, eat better, get to bed earlier, have a hard conversation, the list is very long)? Each and every week, we find ourselves not accomplishing the...
by Dr. John Townsend | Sep 14, 2018 | Growth
Most of us are a bit hard on ourselves. We have an internal judge who is pretty harsh with us when we fail or screw up. S/he says such supportive things, such as: “There you go again…” “You’ll never get it right!” “You’ve let yourself and everyone down.” “You are such...
by Dr. John Townsend | Sep 10, 2018 | Growth
It’s very easy to confuse what we do with who we are. As one sociologist said, “Most people define themselves by their job. When they retire, they need a narrative about who they are now.” Any change in what we do can easily trigger a crisis of identity. What is the...
by Dr. John Townsend | Sep 7, 2018 | Growth
Let’s say it’s close to the end of your work day and you review your to-do list for what was supposed to happen. Have you ever said to yourself, the right stuff didn’t get done? Join the club, we all have that experience. Setting and sticking to priorities can be...
by Dr. John Townsend | Aug 24, 2018 | Boundaries, Growth
Human beings are prone to drama. Unfortunate, but true. It’s just in our nature. You need to know how to work through drama when you encounter it. Otherwise, you’re headed toward a vicious cycle that will only drain you emotionally. How Does Drama Start? What is...
by Dr. John Townsend | Aug 20, 2018 | Boundaries, Growth
Feeling insecure from time to time is completely normal, especially when you are actively trying to grow and challenge yourself to be your best. From a young age, we learn to compare ourselves to others. While this comparison in small doses is natural, it also sets us...
