Publications by Dr. John Schinnerer

Below you will find a wealth of resources from Dr. John Schinnerer and Guide To Self. Guide To Self focuses on positive psychology, anger management, stress management, executive coaching amidst economic chaos and what is right with you rather than what is wrong with you. Below is a list of articles, exercises, radio scripts, book chapters and helpful tips to maximize to your psychological, emotional and spiritual health and well-being.

For access to any of the articles below, simply click on the title. For appointments and speaking engagements, please email John AT GuideToSelf.com. John is located in the beautiful San Ramon Valley in Danville, CA 94526.

Forgiveness: The Key To Releasing Your Anger, Hurt and Pain

Forgiveness is the key to releasing all the pain of past mistakes, tragedy and betrayals. Each one of us has an emotional gas tank inside us. Inside most of us, our emotional gas tanks are filled with anger, sadness and fear, or negative emotions. Negative emotions build up over time. They accumulate. These negative emotions are unhealthy. The question is, “How do I get rid of them?” Answers lie in this article by Dr. John Schinnerer, President and Executive Coach at Guide To Self.

What Is The Man Box Culture?

The way in which we are socialized as boys has a profound impact on how we behave, think and feel as men…years later. And this learning that has taken place is so deeply embedded in us, we don’t even realize that it is there. This is not our fault, but it is our responsibility to find new ways of being and communicating. This article by Dr. John not only explains what the Man Box phenomenon is, but how we can overcome it.

How Does Man Box Culture Affect Our Relationships as Men?

The Man Box culture leads us to create masks we wear that adversely impact our relationships. These masks prevent us from living a vital, authentic, successful and happy life. This eye-opening article by Dr. John explains some of the key areas of your life that may be impacted by this phenomenon without you even knowing it.

5 Proven Tools To Increase Your Happiness

All change begins with awareness and intention. These five proven positive psychology tools will show you how you may achieve a happy and meaningful life. Change is inevitable. By utilizing these five tools, you too can increase your levels of happiness.

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Anxiety (But Were Too Afraid To Ask)!

Article by Dr. John Schinnerer on social anxiety, the fear of being judged or criticized, is the third most prevalent disorder, affecting over 15 million Americans. Article by Dr. John Schinnerer, author, emotion expert, blogger & speaker.