Posts by Dr. D Ivan Young

by 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, it’ll be smooth sailing Read More

by 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 of mistakes. The difference Read More

by 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 sorry for yourself for Read More

by Dr. D Ivan Young, ICF Master Certified Coach Raise your hand if you’re in the middle of a major life change and want to run and hide.  I have a secret to share with you. Even if the change you’re experiencing is positive, it can still be stressful and overwhelming.  Don’t worry, this is Read More

by Dr. D Ivan Young, ICF Master Certified Coach Are you coming to the realization that you are not the person you aspire to be and you might be stuck in a cycle of self-sabotage? Is it possible that the habits and behaviors you once found satisfying or validating have now caused turmoil in every Read More

by Dr. D Ivan Young, ICF Master Certified Coach As someone who specializes in behavior and relationships, I frequently get questions about finding love.  It’s a common desire to want to experience love, but the act of “falling” into it may not be the best approach. Such a sudden drop often results in injuries and Read More

Seize Life’s Opportunities and Maximize Your Potential by Dr. D Ivan Young, ICF Master Certified Coach The easiest path to a missed opportunity is not recognizing when a setback or rejection is temporary.  All of us have, at one point, held ourselves back.  Sometimes the cause is the fear of getting started or continuing after Read More

by Dr. D Ivan Young, ICF Master Certified Coach  Finding your life purpose may feel overwhelming.  It sounds like you need to have everything figured out.  But it’s a gradual process that requires taking consistent steps to aid your development.  Like you, your life purpose can grow and evolve over time.  Obstacles will arise, testing Read More

by Dr. D Ivan Young, ICF Master Certified Coach You may have heard that being alone can be helpful. If you’ve been alone for a while, this advice might make you feel frustrated or even depressed.  Being alone can be beneficial, but you have to know what to do with it. It’s important to understand Read More

by Dr. D Ivan Young, ICF Master Certified Coach  Most highly successful individuals have a great story. Inasmuch, there are usually many ups and downs that are seldom shared with the public. There’s a season where all hell breaks loose. Typically this happens at what seems to be the worst of times. Then there’s the Read More