Ronald Alexander, Ph.D.

It seems that every time we hear about the tragic death of a celebrity it is due to a lethal combination of recreational drugs, prescription medications and alcohol. And in the midst of the controversy is the issue of irresponsible doctors prescribing antidepressant medication like candy. In similar fashion, are...

Most people at one time or other have procrastinated, which is normal, but when it becomes obsessive and chronic then there could be an underlying issue behind it. Procrastination can result in additional stress, a sense of guilt and crisis, loss of personal productivity and social disapproval for not meeting...

Thank God I was fired? Thank God I got cancer? Thank God I got a divorce? Even though every cloud might have a silver lining, does it really make sense to actually be thankful for the tragic, even horrific events in our lives? John Castagnini thinks so, and he's out...

Even though it was only diagnosed about 50 years ago it seems that most people today have either dealt with or at least heard about ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Now there are variations of this disorder, including AD/HD and ADD, but basically the key behavioral signs in children are...

"Discover the Gift" is the remarkable feature-length documentary that is based upon the book by the same name and created by award-winning filmmaker Demian Lichtenstein, with his sister, Shajen Joy Aziz. It celebrates the basic but vital reality that there are gifts in each person, and in all circumstances, that...

Affirmations (meaning a statement said with confidence about a perceived truth) have helped thousands of people make significant changes in their lives. But they don't always work for everyone. Why can one person have great success using this tool while another see's no results at all?

An affirmation can work...

Most of us were taught that creativity comes from the thoughts and emotions of the mind. However, the greatest singers, dancers, painters, writers and filmmakers recognize that the most original, and even transformative, ideas actually come from the core of our being, which is accessed through an "open-mind consciousness."

Today many of us are dealing with devastating losses in our lives, from natural disasters such as the earthquake and tsunami in Japan to losing our homes, jobs and relationships. After the initial shock of any type of trauma, there are, of course, the various stages of grief that everyone...

I think everyone from young to old is aware that Valentine's Day is Feb. 14. But did you know that starting Feb. 13 it is also Random Acts of Kindness Week? Now this seems appropriate, since Valentine's Day is supposedly based on the martyred saints who, around 200 A.D., performed...

I'm not a diet or fitness expert, but I have helped many of my clients successfully lose weight or make significant changes in their life. This includes even those who always start with the best intentions, only to discover that they lasted a few days or weeks. Many of us...

It's that time of year when we reflect on the past and plan for the future, and that means resolving to change those habits or circumstances that we've been unhappy with. For many of us, it also means making the same resolutions we've made -- and haven't fulfilled -- year...

We've all heard the horror stories of young adults and children having hurtful or embarrassing photos, videos and/or speech about them posted on the Internet for the world to see. But did you know that cyber-bullying can be as simple as sending an e-mail to someone who has indicated they...

I am pleased to have Brian Culkin B.A. as a contributor for this blog.

"There is no 'I' in the word team!"

How many times have basketball coaches around the world yelled this at their players, repeating this saying and not fully realizing the highly negative implications and effects...

I am pleased to have Brian Culkin B.A. as a contributor for this blog.

If one were to describe the makeup of the universe in one word, the most apparent word would be "motion." The word we use to describe the motion of objects through space is "energy." All...

Everyone can benefit from being a mindful leader, a mindful manager, a mindful assistant, even a mindful parent, wife or husband as it applies to one's personal and business lives. My work as a transformational coach teaches individuals and those at all levels in the corporate and organizational culture how...

Scientists at the Institute for Behavioral Medicine Research at Ohio State discovered after more than two decades of research how stress can alter the levels of certain hormones in the blood that can weaken one's immune system, increasing their vulnerability to disease.

Their studies included the effects...

Many people cling to the myth that those who are successful inevitably feel good about themselves and are free from self-doubt and insecurities. I've worked with many clients whose résumés, personal achievements and reputations garner the deepest respect and admiration, yet their negative self-talk is often utterly brutal. Despite their...

The benefits of meditation are many and varied from reducing stress to increasing one's cognition and creativity. Additionally, meditation heightens our concentration, allowing us to be more productive.

Many people think that they have to flee to a monastery or spend hours a day sitting in a lotus position to...

The majority of my clients resist mindfulness meditation at first, although the time commitment is small and the payoff is enormous. One insisted that it wasn't necessary and that she didn't have enough time in her day to devote to a regular practice. Then she went through the loss of...

This blog is co-authored by Brian Culkin B.A.

The idea of cause and effect has been discussed and debated throughout the ages. Cause is an emanation point. It is the source. It is the point in space where something originates. Effect is the receipt point. It receives a flow...