The Problem with problems is that we think that we shouldn't have any problems. Once we reach some magical destination, we will have no more problems. When I get _________, I won't have to worry about ________ We have to remember there are seasons in our life. And each season brings its set of unique challenges. When we are younger and raising a family, our challenge might be time When we are middle age, our challenge might be caring for our parents. When we are senior citizens, our challenge might be health. Sometimes we don't get to choose our problems, but we do get a choice in how we will face them. The only place you'll find no problems is a graveyard.   by Eric Papp

The Critic is inside all of us.  Why haven't you done _____ yet? See, I told you that was a dumb idea.  You're not worthy. And sometimes, it puts us up against the clock You're running out of time.  You should be further in your career by now. It's too late to start.  They will always be there, but you can reduce the volume by taking small daily actions.  By Eric Papp 

When you want your friends to listen, they give you advice; when you want advice from your therapist, they listen. A treasured friend will listen, ask good questions, and provide encouragement. By Eric Papp

They don't ask for help. Intelligent people become trapped by their weaknesses when they don't collaborate. They have been conditioned most of their lives to rely solely on their brainpower and view asking for help as a weakness. If you have multiple people doing this, the result is frustration, isolation, and competition at work. By Eric Papp

Quiet Quilting is a term that is gaining much traction lately, but the behavior is nothing new "do the bare minimum." According to Gallup, at least 50% or more of the workforce comprises "quiet quitters." Why? Internal factors Employees are being asked to do more. Businesses often think the answer in times of change is to "do more." Some people are doing the role of previously two to three people and now have multiple bosses. When employees are asked to "do more," they often lose the impact and meaning of their work, and excitement gives way to apathy. External factors Coming off of a pandemic, some have not had a chance to renew themselves with a vacation or trip. And a media that feeds divisive stories has us feeling more isolated and cautious and causes higher levels of anxiety. So people show up to work with this type of mindset. This mindset sets the stage for survival, not collaboration or value creation. By Eric Papp

When you don't reach your goal, what is your typical thought?  I failed. or My actions failed.  For most of us, it's I failed.  And we don't realize the hidden impact of connecting failure with our identity.  When we say and think these types of thoughts:  I failed  I can't do it  It's no use It makes it much more difficult for us to get back into taking action or reframing failure.  What if we said and thought, My Actions failed?  Would this allow us to take action at a faster rate?  By Eric Papp