Self-help Archives

Mistakes have a negative image. So we hide them, play the blame game, or beat ourselves up when they occur. In fact, these actions compound our mistakes by creating stress and anxiety, damaging relationships, squandering time and money, and most importantly, often causing us to repeat the same mishap over and over again. The truth… [Read More]

Is Your To-Do List Overwhelming You?

By Frank Sonnenberg 8 Comments

Did you ever feel that your to-do list was so out of control that it triggered a mental or physical response? Your hands got clammy, your heart started pounding, and your anxiety level reached a new height. It’s so easy for a to-do list to snowball out of control. In some cases, it takes no… [Read More]

10 Elements of Courage

By Frank Sonnenberg 2 Comments

Book Smart Is Only a Start

By Frank Sonnenberg 8 Comments

You went to a prominent school and graduated with honors. So you’re set for life. Right? Well … not so fast. Unfortunately, there may be a gaping hole in your education so large that you could drive a truck through it. The fact is, while you may have a diploma, a piece of paper doesn’t… [Read More]

It’s Hard Being Filthy Rich

By Frank Sonnenberg 4 Comments

Once upon a time, there was a brat named Phil T. Rich. He grew up with everything a kid could want. He had every gadget imaginable, a house that rivaled the Disney castle, and parents who gave him free rein to do whatever he wanted. Unfortunately, his parents were rarely around for him — they… [Read More]

Mind Your Manners

By Frank Sonnenberg 2 Comments

Can you read people’s minds? It’s not really that hard. What do people think when they see someone eat with their mouth open, slam the door in someone’s face, cut someone off in the middle of a sentence, shout across the room, use foul language, look like a slob, bark orders instead of saying “please”… [Read More]

The Blame Game

By Frank Sonnenberg 4 Comments

When our kids were young, they’d run around the house and hurt themselves by accidentally running into a chair. So we played the “blame game” and put the blame on the chair: “Ouch. That hurt! Why did you get in my way? We were having so much fun until YOU spoiled it all. Who do… [Read More]