An incident in the parking lot The other day I gave another driver the “you go ahead wave”. She did go ahead but she didn’t wave, smile, or acknowledge my gesture. This got me to thinking. If this isolated instance was an accurate portrayal of how she does life then she doesn’t have a chance […]
I approve of me
February 3, 2017 by Leave a Comment
I approve of me Say out loud, “I approve of me.” When you say that, does it feel true or not true? We always find the evidence necessary to support our view point. So, we can either search for reasons to approve of ourselves, or we can search for reasons to disapprove of ourselves. Most […]
Sub-normal is the new normal
February 1, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Sub-normal is the new normal Remember back to when you were a kid. The sky was the limit for us. We thought just about anything was possible. What happened? There’s so much less possibility in most people’s thinking than they used to have. This reduced level, this sub-normal level, of expectation, optimism, hope, excitement, and […]
Manufactured Infatuation
January 22, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Manufactured Infatuation Remember the start of a new relationship (especially when we were younger)? That special other person dominated our thoughts. All day long our thoughts would turn to him or her. We were infatuated. So, we know that our brains have the ability to think good-feeling thoughts all day long. What if we became […]
Reverse Cherry Picking
December 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The other kind of identity theft
December 7, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The other kind of identity theft I heard a presentation about identity theft this morning. Sadly, this is a booming enterprise. However, there’s another kind of identity theft that is far more costly and damaging. And even worse, we have done it to ourselves. We have given up our identity of being brilliant, talented, fabulous […]
Just because someone says something doesn’t mean it is true
November 16, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Their best
November 14, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Their best It is important to remember that everyone is already doing as good as his or her head trash will allow. And, that includes you. Much Love, Jonathan I write these Daily Doses because I know that my content does make a difference and helps people live better lives. So, if you know someone […]
Demoralized
November 7, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Need for approval
November 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Need for approval How many times in my career have I let my need for approval prevent me from doing my job or at least doing my job with excellence? ~ Far too many times! For example: When someone approaches me about coaching – they are experiencing frustration, suffering, pain, disappointment, a hunger for […]
