by Susan C. Rempel, Ph.D. | Apr 22, 2012 | Personal Growth Exercises
A question from one of our subscribers: “How do you keep your dreams and goals alive in the face of adversity and depression?” Here’s my response: “That’s a Positive!” (Part 1 of a 3 part series) Are you one of them? I am! Who am I...
by Susan C. Rempel, Ph.D. | Apr 22, 2012 | Personal Growth Exercises
I recently experienced a “wake-up call.” I was surfing the Web and came across a crossword puzzle written for microbiologists. I thought to myself, “Gee, I took a microbiology course in college. It might be fun to see how much of it I could fill in.” So, I started...
by Susan C. Rempel, Ph.D. | Apr 22, 2012 | Personal Growth Exercises
Yes, I know. This week’s personal growth exercise was scheduled to discuss implementing your new standard of public conduct. However, something came to my attention yesterday that you might want to consider as you develop your new standards for yourself. I would...
by Susan C. Rempel, Ph.D. | Apr 22, 2012 | Personal Growth Exercises
View a negative situation as an opportunity to do good and create a positive outcome. Consider a critical remark from someone as nothing more than a challenge to improve yourself. Interpret a gloomy today as a prelude to a bright and sunny tomorrow. Decide that...
by Susan C. Rempel, Ph.D. | Apr 21, 2012 | Personal Growth Exercises
Here’s is another life lesson that I learned while lecturing to divorced parents. As you may recall, I often lecture to a mandatory parent education presented by the Los Angeles Superior Court. Recently, I was lecturing to a group that included...
by Susan C. Rempel, Ph.D. | Apr 21, 2012 | Christmas Articles
Stress Busting Holiday Planner By Susan C. Rempel, Ph.D. You don’t have time to read an entire book about holiday organization. You’re getting ready for Christmas, but you remember all the stress of Christmas Seasons Past? Relax! Follow this organizational strategy,...
by Susan C. Rempel, Ph.D. | Apr 21, 2012 | Personal Growth Exercises
Our first personal growth exercise stems from a question that was asked by our resident motivational guru from down under, John Ahern (Livin’ n’ Love’n Life in the Land of Aus…at http://www.jdi.net.au). John asked me “What tools keep you...
by Susan C. Rempel, Ph.D. | Apr 21, 2012 | Patriotic Articles
I can’t deny that trick or treating, as well as the thanks and gratitude that embodies Thanksgiving are whole heartedly embraced in our home. But this year I’m in need of a big dose of positive energy. Aren’t you? I’m a big Fa-La-La er from way back, but this year...
by Susan C. Rempel, Ph.D. | Apr 21, 2012 | Motivational Articles
Did you make your list on January 1st? I did! You may be one of those individuals, like myself, who makes or revises his or her list every month or quarter. What list am I talking about? That list of resolutions, goals, or good intentions that we hope to follow...
by Susan C. Rempel, Ph.D. | Apr 21, 2012 | Motivational Articles
A few days ago it occurred to me that I was violating one of the key themes that I so often espouse to others! There I sat at my desk thinking I should work on one of my websites. Maybe, I should work on one of the two book projects I am developing. Then again, there...