This past weekend I went to the mountain town, Big Bear, right outside of Los Angeles. I’ve been traveling to Big Bear long before my kids were born and I have a lot of fond memories of this place. One of my favorite things to do in Big Bear is to ride the Alpine...

Have you ever had a friend who did something that made zero sense to you? Or maybe you yourself have done something that could be described as mean or hurtful. Today I want to explore why we do things that may seem mean or out of character, and why we also do things...

Life has so much to offer at times - the opportunity to try new things, to connect with friends, to travel, and so on. But it can also be painful, and this pain can feel overwhelming and out of our control. I specifically think there are two things that we can do to...

I believe that one of the most universal feelings is worry. I think many of us spend a good deal of time worrying about things that haven’t happened yet or things that we’ve done in the past. And just because so many of us dedicate time to worrying about things,...

We have a tendency of letting our imperfections get in the way of our happiness. As we grow older, our bodies inevitably change. We may find more wrinkles on our skin or more grey hairs on our heads. In addition to these physical changes, over time we experience...

Which do you think is better, to be in control of our lives, or to be in alignment with our lives? I’m sure you can guess which direction I’m leaning, but it’s not always so black and white. When life isn’t going well or the way we want, we may want to change things,...

Life can be hard at times. But it can also be fun and enjoyable, even beautiful. I think it is safe to assume that if you’re reading this blog or listening to my podcast, you’re interested in improving your life. I believe that the foundation for doing this is...

Las Vegas brings people from all over the world to enjoy its live shows, exquisite food and amazing pools. In addition to those things, people flock to the Neon capital to hit the casinos and gamble. Years ago I heard a story about a man who was seemingly living the...

I believe that almost everyone wants to be happy. However, very few people are able to achieve true happiness in their lives. Some people feel brief moments of joy, but it doesn’t take much to throw off their day. So why is it that so many people crave joy, but aren’t...

Negative self-talk can be very damaging to our sense of self and our overall happiness. Today I want to explore how we can silence that voice that sits inside many of our heads telling us we’re not good enough, smart enough, or pretty enough. Sometimes it feels like...