fatpandadesign (58)in #gaming • 7 years agoBANfdfatpandadesign rebloggedunmentionable (57)in #buddha • 7 years agoBook Review: Buddha's BrainIn the field of counseling, every few years a “new “type of therapeutic or counseling technique is espoused and marketed to those working in the field or maybe directly sold to…fatpandadesign (58)in #coping • 7 years agoGrief and Loss - An Odd Coping MechanismWhile staying at a local B&B in Mexico, the owner asked me if I wanted to participate in the building of an altar for the courtyard of the house. -- Image Source I…fatpandadesign rebloggedunmentionable (57)in #creativity • 7 years ago2 Ingredients to SuccessCreativity is important to success. I firmly believe that creativity is a firm indicator of intelligence. -- KWSWiZUb1VmX8V0o.jpg Image Source If you think of all the…fatpandadesign rebloggedunmentionable (57)in #peers • 7 years agoThe Company We Keep"Tell me about your environment, who do you spend time with outside of work?" -- Image Source This is a common question I ask many clients I work with in both my…fatpandadesign rebloggedunmentionable (57)in #courage • 7 years agoThe Best Spurt of Courage You Will Ever NeedLet's face it, there are times in our lives when we all lack courage. -- Image Source During my recent nomadic travels overseas, there were many situations where I found…fatpandadesign rebloggedunmentionable (57)in #ambition • 7 years agoBusiness Ambition vs Philosophical GrowthCan one have so much ambition and successfully build a well-known, income-generating business while devoting himself (or herself) to intense philosophical growth at the same…fatpandadesign rebloggedunmentionable (57)in #mentors • 7 years agoMentors and Role ModelsMany of us have mentors throughout our lives. Usually, our parents are our first mentors/role models. -- Image Source As we grow older, we sometimes pick up more along…fatpandadesign rebloggedunmentionable (57)in #confidence • 7 years agoYou Go, GrasshopperI mostly counsel adults but often they ask me about their kids. -- Image Source Kids face a lot of stress growing up, especially at school. It's hard for most of us to…fatpandadesign rebloggedunmentionable (57)in #decisions • 7 years agoShaping Your Life with Good DecisionsEvery day you’re responsible for making decisions in a variety of areas in your life from work to relationships to what you want for dinner. -- Image Source Some people…fatpandadesign rebloggedunmentionable (57)in #curiosity • 7 years agoChasing Success? Be Curious As HellWhat is your definition of success in life? -- Image Source For this post, I'm staying away from the holidays. I had an interesting conversation with a friend this past…fatpandadesign rebloggedunmentionable (57)in #boundaries • 7 years agoRespect Yourself and Set BoundariesDo you give and give of yourself until you feel exhausted? Do you tend to put others needs before your own? -- Image Source Do you allow others to frequently violate your…fatpandadesign rebloggedunmentionable (57)in #engagement • 7 years agoAre You Listening?In a previous post, I discussed the importance of shutting off your autopilot once a day and practicing a little mindfulness. -- Image Source Now I want to talk to you…fatpandadesign rebloggedunmentionable (57)in #communication • 7 years agoBe an Effective CommunicatorBeing an effective communicator; one of the most important skills you can learn in life. -- Image Source Unfortunately, most of us are very poor at communicating our…fatpandadesign rebloggedunmentionable (57)in #addiction • 7 years agoBoredom and Addiction - A Dangerous GameI work with a lot of people who struggle with various addictions. -- Image Source Some struggle with alcohol or other drug addictions and other struggles with what is…fatpandadesign rebloggedunmentionable (57)in #confidence • 7 years agoBrimming with ConfidenceConfidence is supposed to be this magic ingredient that makes us great at everything. -- Image Source It solves all your problems. Can't find a date? Start building…fatpandadesign rebloggedunmentionable (57)in #autopilot • 7 years agoTurn Your Autopilot Off Once A DaySo winter has started baring its icicle fangs here in Northern Virginia. -- Image Source The temperature is dropping and the cold air is very noticeable. Lately, I have…fatpandadesign rebloggedpsychsherpa (47)in #adhd • 7 years agoADHD and CohabitationHere at my Fairfax office, one of my specialties is working with people who have ADHD and other executive function issues. -- Image Source Many of my clients are adults…fatpandadesign rebloggedunmentionable (57)in #distortion • 7 years agoClimbing the MountainRecently, I have begun martial arts training again after many years of not being involved in this type of physical training. -- Image Source Fitness has always been…fatpandadesign rebloggedunmentionable (57)in #society • 7 years agoThe Box We Put People InI had a client not too long ago re-teach me a valuable lesson. -- Image Source I say “re-teach” because quite frankly I should have known better. This was a concept…