by 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 with no intentions. When Read More
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Embrace the Power of Divine Timing in Your Plans for Happiness and Success
by 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 could ever make for Read More
Code-Switching Is Inevitable – But Don’t Let It Switch Who You Are
by 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 self may be threatened Read More
Overcoming Guilt and Shame to Harness the Power of Your Past
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
Quit Feeling Sorry for Yourself and See How Much Your Life Improves
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
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
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
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