by 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 joy and celebration, but Read More
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Banish Crippling Self-Doubt and Embrace Healthy Self-Reflection to Succeed
by 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 get better at what Read More
What to Do When You Feel like Quitting: Is Giving Up Really the Answer?
by 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 experienced this many times Read More
How to Heal from Betrayal and Protect Your Future Self
by Dr. D Ivan Young, ICF Master Certified Coach It’s challenging to heal from betrayal, especially when someone close to you carries it out. No one wants to go through it. But believe it or not, betrayal can be a good thing. I can understand if you’re skeptical. You may be wondering, “How could betrayal Read More
Grieving during the Holidays: How to Cope with Divorce, Separation, and Death
by Dr. D Ivan Young, ICF Master Certified Coach If you’re wondering how you’re going to handle grieving during the holidays, you’re not alone. Though friends and family may offer their sympathies, their words can sometimes add to the complexity of emotions you’re already feeling. This is especially true if you’ve recently gone through a Read More
How to Keep Going and Move from Hopeless to Full of Hope
by 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 few people that I Read More
How to Have a Healthy Romantic Relationship – Even with a Difficult Past
by Dr. D Ivan Young, ICF Master Certified Coach What does a healthy romantic relationship look like? The work required to form and maintain a healthy romantic relationship is not as easy – or quick –- as movies and TV shows make it seem. Have you tried putting two random things together? You’re two people, Read More
The Importance of Wisdom for Your Health, Happiness, and Success
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
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
How to Forgive Yourself – Even When They Don’t Forgive You
by 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 part of life, yet Read More