The Five Secrets You Must Discover before You Die By John Izzo, Ph.D.

What are the secrets to happiness and meaning? Why do some people find a deep sense of purpose while they are here and die with few regrets while others end their lives bitter and disappointed? About two years ago I set out to answer that question by asking several thousand people to identify the one [...]

Expectations

Expectations – how does one assess whether or not his or her expectations are valid? Do you find that the validity of your expectations is often measured by the degree to which someone else, or others, acknowledges or meets them?

A New Year

Another new year has arrived. With it hopes, dreams, worries, and new year’s resolutions. For many the arrival of another new year is a time for reflection. Reflect gently. Reflect with the utmost respect for yourself. Forgive yourself for any mistakes or regrets that you may still be working through or holding onto. Work to [...]

Choose To Be Who You Really Are

In this complicated and fast-paced world of ours each and every one of us really needs to make a conscious and aware choice to be who he or she really is. This is a choice to search for, find, and nurture authenticity within your being. Choosing to be who you really are can mean stretching [...]