How Does Tragedy Mask the Opportunity for Growth?

Tragedy masks the opportunity for growth. The surest way out of untenable situations is to change your perspective and view your situation as a #challenge to to which you are meant to rise. Challenge yourself by asking,”What am I supposed to learn from this?“ Your...

What Are 8 Surprising Books That Will Help You Win at Life?

I love to read. I read – a lot. As a result, many people ask me “What should I read?” And, truly, it’s a tough question. Where are you at now? Where would you like to go? What are you trying to accomplish? Become happier? Build a business?...
Why Should You Practice Gratitude Year Round? 10 Science-Backed Reasons

Why Should You Practice Gratitude Year Round? 10 Science-Backed Reasons

Dr. John Schinnerer Ahh, Thanksgiving, a wonderful time of the year to show gratitude to loved ones. After all, isn’t that what it’s all about – giving thanks?! Yet what if we shift the idea from ThanksGiving to ThanksLiving? What if we shifted our thinking from...

How Do You Manage Stress Once and For All?

Dr. John shares the latest and best tools to turn down the volume on stress – new ways to think about stress, tools to interpret stress more productively, 2 different types of stress, and how to deal with it when it arises. For more of the latest info on how to...
Can Thinking Less Actually Make You Happier?

Can Thinking Less Actually Make You Happier?

Dr. John Schinnerer GuideToSelf.com. WebAngerManagement.com My parents were really big on academics. I learned to do well in school as a child in an attempt to make my parents proud. Along the way, I learned to think.  I became very good at thinking. By the 7th grade,...

How Can Mindfulness Help You Manage Anger?

Manage Your Anger with Mindfulness Anger is a normal, human feeling. Anger, in and of itself, is not destructive. Anger serves us. It demands our attention when our health is in danger, when a boundary has been crossed, or when someone takes advantage of us....