Tell me Chris, Why am I so scared to try my potential? I have a finance background and am trying a new business venture. All I have to do is invest some money and try and see whether it works or not. But I’m so scared. I can’t. My fear of failure is holding me …
Hi Chris, What is one piece of advice you would give someone who needs to improve their communication skills? Signed, Skillfully speaking ~~~~~~~~~~ Hi Skillfully speaking! You haven’t said what part of communications is your focus for improvement. So I’ll suggest two, that may be helpful. Communicating to be clear. Communicating to be clearly heard. …
Chris, I need help, please. I have read countless books on self development but it looks like I am not making any progress. The more I read, the more I feel that I am in solitude. What’s going on here and what can I do about it? Signed, Bookworm ~~~~~~~~~~ Well, Bookworm…it may be a …
Hi Chris, I feel like I’m ‘stuck’ in life, like I’m in a rut that I’m not sure how to get out of? I seem to lack motivation, direction and purpose in life. Do you have any words of advice or ideas to get me moving and focused? Signed, Just plain stuck ~~~~~~~~~~ Hey just …
You know Chris, Every day, I make the decision to pursue my goals. Unfortunately, balance is not something that is not part of that decision. At least for the time being… And I’m good with that. Yet I wonder if I’m missing something? MUST I have balance in pursuing my goals? I’m not sure that’s …
Hey Chris, I enjoy pursuing my self improvement. However, I notice that my biggest struggle is consistency. I’ll read, meditate and do self care when I can…but only when I can. How can I improve my consistency to see real results in my efforts? Signed, Inconsistent ~~~~~~~~~~ You are not alone, inconsistent, so take heart. …
Advice please, Chris, I’m driven to the point where my goals become almost an obsession. I’m always thinking about them, they consume most of my time and energy. All the rest takes a back seat. To me, this is what it takes to make my dreams a reality. I am not saying that nothing else …
Ugh Chris, There is one BIG thing I would love to stop doing! Shying away from things that are out of my comfort zone. Suggestions please? Signed, Stop me now ~~~~~~~~~~ Well, stop me now…welcome to the club! smile It is human nature to stay IN our comfort zones. We find routine, safety and dare …
Hey Chris, I feel like the inability to keep myself from judging and finding gratefulness is stopping me on my journey to a higher level of confidence and self esteem. What can I do? Signed, On a journey ~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you for the question, on a journey! For me, “judging and finding gratefulness” are external …
I wonder Chris, How does one’s internal dialogue effect SELF DEVELOPMENT? How we can improve it! Signed, Better inner dialogue ~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you for your question, better inner dialogue! I think we underestimate the power of our inner dialogue and it’s effect on our self development. As an example, my Mom would always say to …
