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April Anxiety Challenge

Anxiety can suck the life out of life. It seems to me that we are experiencing an anxiety epidemic. You probably see it (and maybe feel it) too.

One of my many specialties as a counselor and hypnotherapist is anxiety. I've helped tons of people overcome all sorts of levels of anxiety—from everyday types of stress to "I can't leave my house" anxiety.

I have a unique perspective and insights into anxiety because of the work I have done with clients, and also because of my own experiences overcoming fear, anxiety, and even panic.

How to Make a Safety Plan if She is Violent

Domestic Violence against men is real. If your wife or girlfriend is angry and abusive, take it seriously. Just because you are a guy doesn't mean she can't hurt you. Make a safety plan.

If you are the friend or relative of a man in danger, pass on this information to him and help him make a plan to keep himself and his children safe.

How Does Hypnosis Work?

Think hypnosis is mind control or stage show silliness? Think again. Hypnosis is a natural state of focused relaxation that can help you access your subconscious, shift old patterns, and support lasting change. This post breaks down how hypnosis really works, what it feels like, and the powerful ways it can support your mental health and wellbeing.

How to Make a Vision Board for FREE

It’s difficult to get somewhere if you don’t know where you’re going. Picturing the life you want can help make it happen. Making a vision board can help make your dreams a reality.

This fun project can help you get unstuck, be the person you want to be, live the life you want to live, and get where you want to go.

The Chinese Farmer Parable: Maybe It’s Good, Maybe It’s Bad

Here is my version of the Chinese Farmer fable or parable that can help you to pull out of awfulizing about your life.

A farmer who was feeling down and out because his farm was not doing well went to the local guru to complain about his plight and seek advice. The guru’s response to his story: “Maybe it’s good. Maybe it’s bad.”

The farmer found the guru’s surprising “advice” disappointing and confusing.

He tossed and turned that night, unable to sleep for worry about his situation. His head spun imagining his family’s awful future.

When the farmer woke in the morning, . . .

8 Red Flags the Pregnancy is a Trap

Many a man has been snared by an announcement that a woman is pregnant with his child. How can you tell whether an “accidental” pregnancy is a baby trap or legit? How can you protect yourself from the pregnancy trap?

A pregnancy may be accidental-on-purpose. Like the one a woman was working on when her boyfriend walked in on her inseminating herself with semen from his used condom. (She had retrieved the condom out of the garbage can!)

I’m going to give you 8 pregnancy trap red flags and tell you how to protect yourself from being trapped by a pregnancy.