As you read this post, keep in mind: avoiding and pursuing are opposite kinds of energy.
Sally is a high achiever in her job.  It makes her feel productive and powerful. She’s recently had a child so she hasn’t had enough sleep, and the economy is bad, so she’s overwhelmed and things are tense.  Lately, she [...]

When trying to solve a personal crisis, there are two obvious questions to address:
1.  Why do I have this issue?
2.  How do I deal with it?
With many of my clients, I’ve noticed another critical step which often precedes and preempts these questions from ever being asked: overcoming avoidance.  Whether it’s fully recognizing the issue (admitting [...]