By Dr. D. Ivan Youngby Dr. D. Ivan Young, ICF Master Certified Coach If you’re a seasoned adult, you’ve probably had times when you weren’t sure how to keep going. Maybe you’re going through it now. As an adopted only child with deceased parents and few successful family members, when things go wrong, I have Read More
Posts by Dr. D. Ivan Young
How to Have a Healthy Romantic Relationship – Even with a Difficult Past
By Dr. D. Ivan Youngby Dr. D. Ivan Young, ICF Master Certified Coach What does a healthy romantic relationship look like? The work required to form and maintain a healthy romantic relationship is not as easy – or quick –- as movies and TV shows make it seem. Have you tried putting two random things Read More
The Importance of Wisdom for Your Health, Happiness, and Success
By Dr. D. Ivan Youngby Dr. D. Ivan Young, ICF Master Certified Coach There’s no guaranteed key to success in life, but you can’t afford to ignore the importance of wisdom. You’ve probably heard that “the road to hell is paved with good intentions”. I’ll revise that to say the road to hell is paved Read More
Embrace the Power of Divine Timing in Your Plans for Happiness and Success
By Dr. D. Ivan Youngby Dr. D. Ivan Young, ICF Master Certified Coach The definition of divine timing is the belief that everything in your life happens at exactly the right time. Is divine timing real? Yes. My decades on this planet have taught me that divine timing is far superior to any plan we Read More
How to Forgive Yourself – Even When They Don’t Forgive You
By Dr. D. Ivan Youngby Dr. D. Ivan Young, ICF Master Certified Coach You never predict having to forgive yourself because someone else won’t — or can’t — forgive you. Ideally, your relationships end after you share a long, fruitful life together. But with many relationships, this isn’t the case. Relationships ending is a normal Read More
Heal Your Soul: How to Rediscover Yourself after a Breakup
By Dr. D. Ivan Youngby Dr. D. Ivan Young, ICF Master Certified Coach The path to heal your soul is not a linear, clear journey. Breaking up brings on a flurry of emotions. Being single again is a stark contrast to the happiness you once felt when your connection to another was intact. The stability Read More
Code-Switching Is Inevitable – But Don’t Let It Switch Who You Are
By Dr. D. Ivan Youngby Dr. D. Ivan Young, ICF Master Certified Coach Code-switching is something you learn before you can crawl and it develops as you age. It becomes ingrained in your subconscious. Throughout your life, it influences the way you communicate with others. It enables you to handle situations where your sense of Read More
Finding Your Life Partner: Is It Out of Your Hands and up to Fate?
By Dr. D. Ivan Youngby Dr. D. Ivan Young, ICF Master Certified Coach There’s no foolproof hack for how to find your life partner. Healthy relationships are the result of consistent effort and adapting to changes in your life and theirs. You might assume that if you find whoever’s meant to be your life partner, Read More
Overcoming Guilt and Shame to Harness the Power of Your Past
By Dr. D. Ivan Youngby Dr. D. Ivan Young, ICF Master Certified Coach Feelings of guilt and shame are detrimental to your success and happiness. Like any other human being, you’ve made mistakes — some big and some small. It’s important to remember you’re not alone in this. The most successful people have made plenty Read More
Quit Feeling Sorry for Yourself and See How Much Your Life Improves
By Dr. D. Ivan Youngby Dr. D. Ivan Young, ICF Master Certified Coach Feeling sorry for yourself is easy to do. Telling someone else it’s going to be ok is simple. What seems trivial to you is a significant challenge for them. But, when you’re the person experiencing difficulties, it feels catastrophic. If you feel Read More