Imagine your dad was a bully. If so, when you were a child, he might have withheld affection and warmth and been quick to be critical if things didn’t go his way. As an adult, you would find yourself ...

Kindness is leaning into a deep trust that people are really trying their best. It is holding space that life is inherently hard, and people have varying degrees of capacity in how they show up.

When asked to describe yourself, what comes to mind? You might think of your interests, such as gardening or playing golf. Said another way, you might think of the things you do. You might also think ...

As parents, all you want is the best for your kids. This is why you sign them up for those expensive extracurricular activities or stay up late helping them with their homework. Don't get me wrong, ...

Whatever your unique transition, that core question remains: When your identity falls apart, how do you find yourself again? I prefer to think of it as “The Pivot”. It happens to all of us, sooner or ...

Feeling lost or unsure about your place in the world is something many of us experience at some point in our lives. But what does it truly mean to find your place in life? It's a deep, personal quest ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. We often talk about self-awareness as though it’s ...

That’s what I told my executive coach when he ran through the results of my personality assessment with me. I had always assumed I was more of an extrovert. I enjoyed spending time with others, and I ...

Do you find yourself thinking about work all the time, getting sick more than ever and feeling the "Sunday scaries" every day? If so, your job may be eating away at your happiness. These negative ...