Category: Emotional Intelligence & Self-Mastery

By Dr. D. Ivan Young 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

By Dr. D. Ivan Young 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

By Dr. D. Ivan Young 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

By Dr. D. Ivan Young 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

By Dr. D. Ivan Young 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

By Dr. D. Ivan Young By Dr. D. Ivan Youngby 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.  Read More

By Dr. D. Ivan Young By Dr. D. Ivan Young 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 your commitment. You have Read More

By Dr. D. Ivan Young By Dr. D. Ivan Youngby 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. Read More

By Dr. D. Ivan Young By Dr. D. Ivan Young 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 breakthrough.  The question is, Read More

By Dr. D. Ivan Young By Dr. D. Ivan YoungAll of us, at one point in our lives, have struggled with dependency, addiction, or being caught in the grip of bad habits. But you always have a choice. Freeing yourself from the confines of habits you’ve developed to comfort yourself or make yourself feel “better” is a challenging situation. A Read More