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
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How to Deal With a Major Life Change – Good or Bad
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
How to Know When You’re the Problem and Stop the Self-Sabotage
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
Finding Love When You’re Tired of Being Alone
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
Maximizing Mayhem: The Key to Avoiding Missed Opportunities
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
The Importance of Finding and Pursuing Your Life Purpose
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
Being Alone Isn’t a Life Sentence to Be Lonely and Miserable
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
How to Stay Motivated When You’re Ready to Give Up
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
Overcoming Entrepreneur Depression: If You’re Suffering, Your Business Will Too
by Dr. D Ivan Young, ICF Master Certified Coach It’s no secret that entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart. Entrepreneurs face many challenges, both mental and physical. Entrepreneur depression is an unsurprising consequence of going out on your own. Do the advantages of entrepreneurship outweigh the inevitable risk and struggle? Regular 9-5 jobs Read More
Falling Out of Love: How to Know When It’s Time to Move On
by Dr. D Ivan Young, ICF Master Certified Coach It’s not uncommon to fall out of love in a committed relationship. All relationships go through stages where you don’t necessarily feel “in love” with your partner, despite the fact you still care deeply for them. Sometimes, this is a temporary slump. Other times, there’s an Read More