Category: Emotional Intelligence & Self-Mastery

By Dr. D. Ivan Young By Dr. D. Ivan Young “Trump Derangement Syndrome” Is Not a Real Diagnosis Why Black Men Voted for Trump – Why “Trump Derangement Syndrome” Is Not a Real Diagnosis By Dr. D. Ivan Young, MCC, NBC-HWC How do you deal with buyer’s remorse about voting for Donald Trump? As a behavioral neuroscientist, Master Certified Coach Read More

By Dr. D. Ivan Young By Dr. D. Ivan Young Is God Real? The Search for the Divine… For as long as humanity has existed, we have sought answers to life’s most profound questions: Why are we here? What happens after we die? Is there a higher power governing the universe? While science offers explanations for the physical world, the Read More

By Dr. D. Ivan Young By Dr. D. Ivan Young How to Navigate Loneliness, Burnout, and Depression Understanding the Loneliness Epidemic Have you ever felt like you’re drowning in responsibilities, struggling to keep your head above water? Or perhaps life feels like a treadmill—constant motion but no real progress? Regardless, if so, you’re not alone. In fact, the loneliness epidemic Read More

By Dr. D. Ivan Young By Dr. D. Ivan Young Navigating the Darkness: What to Do When Feeling Hopeless Ever felt like you’re stuck in a dark pit, with no way out? That’s what hopelessness can feel like. However, it’s not just sadness or a passing disappointment. It’s that heavy feeling deep down that things will never get better, that Read More

By Dr. D. Ivan Young By Dr. D. Ivan Youngby Dr. D. Ivan Young, ICF Master Certified Coach A lot of people choose to believe they can’t achieve, or maintain, long-term success and happiness. You might believe it’s possible, but not at a high level.  Are you tired of feeling like you’re stuck in a rut, both personally and professionally?  Read More

By Dr. D. Ivan Young By Dr. D. Ivan Youngby Dr. D. Ivan Young, ICF Master Certified Coach Helping others during the holidays can be overwhelming, especially when you’re struggling yourself.  I, more than most, understand how it feels. I buried my mother two days after Thanksgiving several years ago.  The holiday season is supposed to be a time of Read More

By Dr. D. Ivan Young By Dr. D. Ivan Youngby Dr. D. Ivan Young, ICF Master Certified Coach Even the most confident people in the world have experienced crippling self-doubt.  It’s normal to question yourself sometimes. However, underestimating your abilities can hinder your growth and progress.  Some self-doubt is healthy and can even serve as motivation to learn more and Read More

By Dr. D. Ivan Young By Dr. D. Ivan Youngby Dr. D. Ivan Young, ICF Master Certified Coach You feel like quitting. You’ve been working hard, sacrificing time and energy, without achieving your desired result. You’ve given your business, or your career, your all. Yet it seems like your ultimate goals continue to elude you.  I more than most have Read More

By Dr. D. Ivan Young 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

By Dr. D. Ivan Young 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