A sudden loud noise that makes us jump, a swift movement in the corner of our eye that raises the hair on the back of our neck, or a moment of sheer dread when our heart rises into our throat…

In a perfect world, every person would always feel seen, heard, understood and respected. You wouldn't have to compete for attention, plead for what you want, or fight against what you don't. But…

Here’s a riddle for you: Q: What’s extremely valuable, risky to give, hard to receive and sometimes impossible to repair once it’s been broken? A: Trust! The concept of trust is…

If you could travel back in time to 100-years ago and ask some average blokes how often they assessed their health, happiness and sense of purpose, they would have told you to get off their…

Anger is a complex creature. As humans, the emotion of anger is an integral part of our makeup. Our perception of anger can vary. Some individuals avoid anger at all costs, while others express it…

Big Optimism," or what psychologists call Dispositional Optimism, is the ability to expect more desirable outcomes than bad ones to occur in our future. Adding an optimistic mindset to your…

Gentlemen, what if I shared with you that there is a skill you can develop that can affect the way you react to stressful situations, be more adaptable in the face of ambiguity and increase…

No matter how low you might feel in the moment, you are never a lost cause. If you’re having suicidal thoughts, it doesn’t mean you are crazy or that something is wrong with you.

How many times have you heard on the news that yet another one of your favorite actors or musicians has died from suicide? You might think to yourself that they had it all - the fame, the success…

A panic attack is a sudden surge of intense fear or discomfort that reaches a peak within a short period of time (usually within minutes). Sometimes this intense feeling is expected as a response…

One of my favorite sci-fi books is the comedic Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, by Douglas Adams (1978). The main character of the book, an unassuming English man named Arthur Dent, is the last…

Having a structured plan to care for yourself while you’re caring for another is vital. Here are 6 tactics to consider as you develop your caregiver plan. Tactic 1: Set and communicate…

Supporting someone you care about who’s struggling with a mental health issue can be challenging and stressful. And for men who have no prior caregiving experience or are uncomfortable…

While learning how to support a loved one who’s experiencing a mental health issue can take time and effort, your involvement is a critical part of their recovery. Research shows that…

Over the years I’ve had a lot of clients come to therapy, not because they themselves are struggling with a mental health issue, but because their significant other or some member of their…

Many years ago, while having a good old chat over a beer, a close friend told me what his high-paying, stressful job meant to him. "Don't get me wrong, I enjoy my job. I've been doing it for almost…

Gents. It’s a universal experience to worry whether we’re a fraud or imposter. Try these exercises to help you shift out of this negative cycle of self-criticism and social comparison…

As jubilant applause fills your ears, you realize your name was called to the stage. You’ve received the company’s award as this year’s top seller and it’s time to make your…

A lot of men struggle with living a life that feels like it’s on autopilot. The antidote to this challenge is learning to live with intention. Living with intention is an essential step…

Is there a disconnect between how you look on paper - and what’s actually happening in your life? Are you accomplishing everything you’re setting out to do, or do you often find…