Today I want to talk about a very subtle, but extremely important distinction to make for anyone who is on a personal growth path. I have noticed a trend of a misunderstanding in the self-improvement field that I observe many of my clients and readers buying into. My invitation to...

Today's generation of young adults are especially challenged in getting their careers off the ground as they face high unemployment rates and a bleak job market. According to recent census data, employment among young adults ages 16-29 stood at 55.3 percent, down from 67.3 percent in 2000 and...

Imagine you are just about to check your Facebook feed. Notice how you feel before you start. Now think about how you feel after you spend a good chunk of time you can never get back scrolling through the news feed, checking in on a few people's profile, and coming...

Perhaps you may relate to the following scenario: you have met someone you are falling for or have already fallen into a relationship. You love the same music, laugh at the same TV shows, read the same books and eat the same kind of food. Your conversations are endless and...

Dear members of Generation Y (or more simply stated, 20-somethings),

I am concerned about some members of your generation. It seems like the enthusiasm, optimism and excitement that has branded you is fading fast. The past two posts I wrote about cockpit parenting and being

If you haven't heard that Prince William and Kate Middleton are getting married tomorrow, I seriously do not know how that is possible. The amount of "special reports" on the royal wedding is almost overwhelming. People from all over the world anxiously await the big day, throwing viewing parties and...

Perhaps you've heard the term "helicopter parenting" as a way to describe the way today's 20-somethings (Gen Y) were hovered over in childhood by their parents. As a life coach to 20-somethings and consultant to corporations with Gen Y employees, I've seen the effects of an even more intrusive child-rearing...

Today's 20-somethings (called Gen Y) grew up hearing: "Find a job that makes you happy"; "Follow your dreams and the money will follow"; "Discover your passion and that will lead you to success"; "Go to college, discover what you love and a career will follow." But has this well-intentioned advice...

At the end of a recent interview I did for an article on Gen Y, the twentysomethings of today, the reporter said to me, "Out of all the people I interviewed, you are the only one who had anything positive to say about this generation." That comment inspired this post....

When you think about what stresses you out, what comes to mind? Perhaps things like your job, money, relationships, health concerns or that never-ending to-do list. It seems like stress is everywhere in our lives! And when we think of managing our stress we usually try to come up with...

March 31st marked the end of Women's History Month, a celebration of women's contributions to history, culture and society throughout the history of our nation. Trailblazers like Gloria Steinem and Betty Friedan who helped redefine the role of a woman in America come to mind.

Perhaps one of the...

Is there life after death? Can human intention change matter? Is there scientific proof for remote healing? Do we have a soul? How can life be sustained in harmony with ecology? These are among the many questions that were asked and answered at the first annual Sages and Scientists Symposium...

On New Years, we tend to make resolutions which are usually promises to do something "more, better, or different" as our society seems to revolve around the notion that there is always room for improvement. We vow to exercise more, get a better job, fall in love, or find a...

The holiday season is full of blessings and wonderful traditions; however, it can also be a very triggering time of year. Many who are single and don't like being single may find it especially difficult during Christmas. As chestnuts are roasting on an open fire and Jack Frost is nipping...

Dear Christine,

Dear Christine,

Last week I presented the question "Are you having a quarterlife crisis" and shared a quiz to support you in answering that question. For most twenty-somethings that took the quiz, I suspect you answered "yes" to the majority of the questions. The simple fact is that a so-called...

A "quarter life crisis" is defined by the online dictionary Word Spy as "Feelings of confusion, anxiety, and self-doubt experienced by some people in their twenties, especially after completing their education." This phrase has been around since the early nineties but really caught on in the last ten...

Dear Christine,

One of my good friends is friends with one of my ex-friends. Their friendship is not an issue for me - I don't want to get involved with turning anyone against each other. My concern is that my good friend is continuously being emotionally drained from dealing with...

I love unexpected moments of being completely uplifted. Last week I was on a flight from Los Angeles to Atlanta on my way to speak at the University of Alabama. Having gotten up at 4:00 a.m. to make the flight, I was groggy, cranky and struggling to be comfortable during...