Posts tagged "Negative Thoughts"
Using Humor to Cope With Fear and Uncertainty
Let’s talk about why using humor to cope with fear and uncertainty is key. “We have to be able to figure out how to laugh and cry at the same time.” -Former New York City Mayor, Rudy Giuliani at a post-9/11 press conference announcing that he would still host Saturday Night Live In the aftermath […]
Letting Go of Your Toxic Past
Let’s talk about letting go of your toxic past. In 1992, I stood backstage at the Sands Hotel in Atlantic City. I was preparing for my SHOWTIME comedy special scheduled for the next night. At the time, it felt like just another moment, but in hindsight, it was pivotal. Woody Harrelson, the host, approached me […]
How to Pray Effectively and Connect With God
➡️➡️ This article is a bit of a departure from my typical content, yet I felt that it was important to share this significant aspect of my life with you. It came to the point where NOT sharing it felt inauthentic and a little stifling. Those of you who know me well might already know […]
The Power of Beliefs in Shaping Your Life
Let’s talk about the power of beliefs in shaping your life. One day, I was on a flight from Los Angeles to Orlando, Florida. The woman sitting next to me struck up a conversation and eventually asked what I did for a living. When I told her that I’m a motivational business speaker who helps […]
Empowering Words to Shape Your Reality
As a Mindset Adjuster by profession, I am often asked, “What is the most valuable lesson you’ve learned about success and happiness?” Without hesitation, my response is always, “Never use your words to describe a challenging situation. Rather, use your words to change your perspective on a challenging situation.” In other words, use empowering words […]
Humor Defuses Stress: The Wizard of Laughter
Often times when I’m in the midst of a stressful situation I vent my frustrations in the voice of a famous person, cartoon character or a particular accent. You might call me crazy but since I’m good at it and enjoy doing impressions, the result is that the tension dissipates, my mood changes, and […]
How to Confront Your Fear-Based Thoughts
If you’re always thinking about how badly life is treating you, and telling whoever will stand still long enough to regret doing so about how you can’t get a fair shake, you will always feel miserable. Ever hear anyone say, “Misery loves company?” Being miserable doesn’t exactly attract good things to you. Get it? If […]
Your Beliefs Write the Story of Your Life
Last week I was on a flight from Los Angeles to Orlando Florida. The woman next to me asked me what I did for a living. I told her that I was a motivational business speaker who challenges the attendees to shift their way of thinking so they can discover increased productivity, greater enthusiasm […]
Beliefs, Labels and Writing the Stories of Your Life
The great poet Milton said, “The mind is its own place and it can make a heaven of hell or a hell of heaven.” What a powerful statement and how true it is. The mind is its own place, but it’s important that you understand that your thoughts both emanate from your mind and influence […]
The High Price of Stress
Here’s the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Sometimes I don’t practice what I preach. There, I said it and I’m not ashamed to admit it. Yes, I know, I’m a funny motivational speaker and I should be able to walk the talk. For the most part I do, but sometimes I […]
