Persistence (Three Minute Read)

by | Sep 5, 2018

Last week, I FINALLY finished and published my blog about procrastination. Your comments were very insightful. Now, I’m going share some thoughts about persistence, which is pretty much an opposing concept. “I never gave up,” a dear friend said to me...

I’ll Do It Later (Three Minutes on Procrastination)

by | Aug 29, 2018

I’ve been meaning to write about procrastination for months, and I’m finally getting around to it.  And I’ve been thinking that procrastination isn’t necessarily a bad thing.  In fact, it’s a human thing.  We all do it.  So let’s...

Divorce Doesn’t Have to Get Ugly (Three Minute Read)

by | Aug 22, 2018

I recently heard a quote that really resonated: “Love your kids more than you hate your ex.”  Although I’ve seen a fair share of hatred in my divorce mediation practice, I’ve also seen a lot of respect. Which brings me to this week’s...

Ride or Die: A Few Thoughts About Loyalty (Three Minute Read)

by | Aug 15, 2018

Loyalty is important in all relationships, not just romantic ones.  It factors into your business life, your friendships and, quite significantly, yourself.  However you define it in your own life, the benefits of loyalty are unlimited. In business, I believe that...

I Thought I Was Done Raising Kids! (Three Minute Read)

by | Aug 8, 2018

Grandparenting, I’m told, is one of life’s greatest joys.  I’ve personally witnessed the unconditional love of a grandparent for a grandchild, and vice versa. It’s happy stuff. Mostly. But what if it isn’t? I’ve also seen people...

My Brother and I Disagree About Our Mom (Three Minute Read)

by | Jul 25, 2018

If you have yet to experience any challenges as your mom and dad get older, buckle up. I’ve written a lot about aging parent issues.  How to start conversations with your parents about their driving, their living situations, and their health, to name a few. ...

5 Steps to Help You Have a Difficult Conversation (3 Minute Read)

by | Jul 18, 2018

It’s probably impossible to go through life without having a difficult conversation. Telling your spouse you want a divorce, coming out to your parents, quitting your job, or firing an employee are some obvious examples. Whatever the subject matter, a difficult...

Fear vs. Respect (Three Minute Read)

by | Jul 11, 2018

I often meet with couples who are getting a divorce primarily because they have opposite parenting styles. I’ve met with the fun mom and the strict dad, the fierce dad and the nurturing mom, as well as the taskmaster mom and the Disneyland dad.  Recently, I met...

First Meeting with a Biological Relative (Three Minute Read)

by | Jul 4, 2018

I recently heard a story about a man who was contacted for the first time by his adult daughter, completely out of the blue. He hadn’t seen her in 35 years, when all of a sudden, there was a knock on his door.  (Okay, not literally.  But close.)  In any event,...

What if Someone Says This to You? (Part 2) (Three Minute Read)

by | Jun 26, 2018

Last week, I gave you a list of 10 statements to start removing from your repertoire. Here are some ideas about what to say if you’re on the receiving end of one or more of those statements: 1.  You never . .  . or you always . . .  Try to see it from the other...