by CJ McClanahan | Apr 13, 2023 | Blog
We live in a society obsessed with accomplishment. Our heroes are professional athletes, celebrities, and social media influencers. We’ve convinced ourselves that individual achievement is the surest path to success and that this alone will make us...
by CJ McClanahan | Apr 6, 2023 | Blog
We are all rational human beings. However, I’ve been through enough therapy in my life to know that we are also a product of our environments. Our belief system is initially influenced by our family and close friends. Next, it’s heavily influenced by social (and...
by CJ McClanahan | Mar 30, 2023 | Blog
I want to live a life characterized by sharing abundantly (time and money) with those who are less fortunate. Some days I live that out, but many times I put off helping those who really need it. I rationalize that by promising that I’ll give “as soon as”...
by CJ McClanahan | Mar 23, 2023 | Blog
Microstress is an accumulation of small events that build over time. They are seemingly insignificant obstacles that we easily overcome. On their own, they’re not so bad. Our bodies are extremely good at navigating stress – big events that trigger a...
by CJ McClanahan | Mar 16, 2023 | Blog
In The Road to Character, David Brooks asks two important questions: What does life want from me? What are my circumstances calling me to do? You’ll notice a slight difference between this inquiry and everything else you read, watch, and listen to from the...
