Change

The passage of more time means more change. My wife and I have been married for 35 years now. Sometimes it feels like yesterday and sometimes it feels like the entire 35 years. Some of the bigger changes are three college degrees, 17 moves, four children, and all the countless challenges that come with these […]

Each passing day speeds us all towards some sort of change. Some of them are known and anticipated, some not. This week I was informed that my application to practice Social Work in California was approved. Although a small one, it was still a hurdle and took some focus, work and time to accomplish. Luckily,

I’ve talked about how change can be impacted by both behaviors and thoughts. Often people discount how small changes can effect a larger outcome. Today I hope to convince you that even small changes can have a big impact. Above is a picture of Buda Castle. Its an imposing building, but its made of smaller

When I started this website, I had the goal of blogging once a week to discuss change processes for others interested in making life changes, as well as changes that I was experiencing in my life. This, on the surface, appeared to be a small thing. Three or four paragraphs of text a week talking

One week into the new year makes me contemplate many upcoming and significant changes that are my near future. August will bring my last official military move. I know that this is several months away, but when frequent moves are a part of your life, this is when you begin in earnest to plan for

I have been waiting for this very email, in one way or another, for twenty-six years. I didn’t know it was going to be a twenty-six year wait, and I could have never anticipated the twists and turns that life would take in those ensuing years. But here it is, nonetheless, seventeen life changing words. 

To change a habit, make a conscious decision, then act out the new behavior.   Maxwell Maltz In the 3.0 discussion on change I addressed changing behavior and talked about adjusting the instrument I was playing, and the consistent practice needed to gain proficiency in making music on my Ukelele. I want to talk more

Today I want to revisit motivation and how to address one big frustration I often see people deal with when trying to change. Remember that the big components change are behavior and thought. Learning new skills in these areas takes time and effort. So how does one stay motivated to implement the new skills and

When I last wrote about change, I promised suggestions on how one might more effectively deal with the thoughts and emotions that are generated when changes are attempted. Let’s begin that discussion now.    Do you know that the things we feel are directly impacted by our thoughts? Sometimes this seems counterintuitive. We often experience

It’s been over a month since my mother died, memorialized at a lovely funeral and then laid to rest in a hand-crafted casket made by my brother. Many tears were shed, memories shared, belongings dispersed, and goodbyes articulated. I spent time with family I don’t normally see, as well as kicked around a few days