Unlocking effective communication Have you ever noticed how some people doodle, some pace, and others listen attentively during conversations? As Kristen and I prepare for our upcoming Teen Decision Mastery class, we've been reflecting on an important aspect of...

What does HALT stand for? Today, I want to chat with you about a common challenge many of us face, especially our high school students: decision anxiety. Making choices can be tough, but I've got 4 Simple Steps to help you manage that anxiety and improve your Decision...

Life is about trade-offs Have you ever felt the pressure to choose between Option A and Option B as if it were a straightforward decision? This approach is fundamentally flawed and here's why: Binary Choices: The notion that decisions boil down to A or B...

Do you ever wonder, “How did I get here?” A clarifying question is … What decisions did I make to get here?  It might seem like a simple question, but when you think about where you are right now in your life,  Is it where you want to be?  Is it what you want to be...

By starting with our values In my own life, sometimes it can feel like I just can’t get my family to agree on a plan. I’m reminded there’s an easier way of coming to consensus by starting with our values. Reflecting on a recent conversation I had about how our values...

When is the best time to teach our kids to make good decisions? Recently while visiting my brother in Palo Alto, we ran into friends at the local farmers market. I had a short chat with a Stanford professor that centered around a pivotal childhood development...

Amidst a whirlwind of chaos Have you ever stood before a decision, feeling as if you're on the edge of an endless void, or amidst a whirlwind of chaos? It's a moment where everything seems either completely absent, leaving you clueless on where to begin, or...

An easy solution awaits When we're bombarded with multiple decisions and don't know where to start, it can lead to frustration, paralysis, confusion, and overwhelm. If these symptoms sound familiar, I have a strategy that might help. In decision-making, it's crucial...

Reflect on your decision-making process Have you ever stood at a decision-making crossroads, not just for yourself but also for those you care for, like a young child or an aging parent? Assuming the role of a decision proxy or supporter can be both a rewarding and a...

Happy New Year! 🎉 For the last four years, I acted as my mother-in-law's durable medical power of attorney. It's been a rollercoaster of coming alongside her as we made decisions together and finally acting as her decision proxy when she couldn't voice them herself. ...