Family | Personal Excellence

I’m in a Domestic Violence Situation. What Should I Do?

A while back I received an email from my client C: During our recent session, you asked me when was the first time I feared… Read More »

What to Do When Your Parents Don’t Support Your Goals

Hi Celes, I recently recovered from what my college counselor referred to as an ‘identity crisis.’ I went to school for a teaching degree for the… Read More »

I’m Scared of Losing My Parents. What Should I Do?

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you were to lose your parents one day? Do you feel scared at this thought? Reader Sumedha asks this question: “Lately,… Read More »

How Do I Encourage My Friends and Family to Grow?

Hi Celes! First of all, I’d like to thank you for the great posts on PE; I’ve experienced tremendous growth in the past few months.… Read More »

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‘My Father Just Passed Away and It Seems Pointless that He Isn’t Around Anymore. What Should I Do?’

Hi Celes! First, I wanted to congratulate you on your engagement! I am not sure if you remember me, but I used to participate all… Read More »

Should I Tell My Friends/Family about My Interest in Self-Help?

Hi Celes! I was wondering about your thoughts on being open with what you do in terms of personal growth and self-help? I tend to… Read More »

What to Do When You Live with Angry People: 7 Gentle Tips

This is the last part of my 5-part series sharing my history with anger and how to let go of anger for life. If you are new to… Read More »

How to Overcome the Fear of Losing Loved Ones

Recently my mother’s only brother died. I’m in a state of depression now. How can I overcome the fear of losing loved ones? — Harikaevani… Read More »

How to Achieve Work-Life Balance

This is a guest post by Cornelius Mota of Poise Catalyst. Is it really feasible to achieve work-life balance nowadays? Or is it just a myth?… Read More »

How to Deal with Friends/Relatives Who Borrow Money

How do you deal with friends borrowing money? I lent money to a friend last January but he hasn’t paid up. I am usually strict… Read More »

How to Deal with Anger: Your Gentle Guide to Removing Anger for Life

This is part 4 of my 5-part series sharing my history with anger and how to let go of anger for life. If you are new to this… Read More »

My History with Anger and How I Let Go of It, Part 3: Healing From My Anger

This is part 3 of my 5-part series sharing my history with anger and how to let go of anger for life. If you are new to this… Read More »

My History with Anger and How I Let Go of It, Part 2: The Damaging Effects of Anger

This is part 2 of my 5-part series sharing my history with anger and how to let go of anger for life. If you are new to this… Read More »

My History with Anger and How I Let Go of It, Part 1: Growing Up in a Household of Anger

This is part 1 of my 5-part series sharing my history with anger and how to let go of anger for life. Part 1: My History with Anger and… Read More »

What Childhood Stories Are You Replaying Today?

Many years ago when I was a small child, there was a point when I thought I was going blind. I accidentally got soap into… Read More »