Personal Growth Concepts, Inc

04/12/2026

Becoming…… 4/12/26

Two things to understand about “process:” First, there are steps in a process. One step usually follows another. Second, most things “in process” take time. When you become impatient, think “process.” Try to look forward to what might be coming next. You might also look back and see how far you've already come. Perspective can be an important part of growing....

Two things to understand about “process:” First, there are steps in a process. One step usually follows another. Second, most things “in process” take time. When you become impatient, think “proc…

04/06/2026

What To Do?…… 4/5/26

For years I've been fanatical about my to do lists. I’ve used at least a dozen apps or programs to list, categorize, organize and track them. At one point I became frustrated - at the end of the week I had put forth a lot of effort but it didn't seem like I had accomplished anything. I made another list and I maintain it to this day, my “DONE” list. ...

For years I’ve been fanatical about my to do lists. I’ve used at least a dozen apps or programs to list, categorize, organize and track them. At one point I became frustrated – at the…

03/29/2026

Self Care 101…… 3/29/26

This blog is a good follow up to last week’s. They’re both about taking care of your self. Make your self a priority. Don't routinely put others ahead of your self. Ideally you want to be on the same level with others. On a commercial airline the flight attendant will tell you, if the air masks should drop during flight, put yours on first before assisting someone else....

This blog is a good follow up to last week’s. They’re both about taking care of your self. Make your self a priority. Don’t routinely put others ahead of your self. Ideally you want to be on …

03/22/2026

Givers and Takers….3/22/26

If you are a giver, think about this: Have you trained those close to you to be takers? If so, it's going to be difficult for either of you to change. Each of you have become set in your roles. If you decide to make a change and expect to get something back, please know that you are likely to meet resistance. ...

If you are a giver, think about this: Have you trained those close to you to be takers? If so, it’s going to be difficult for either of you to change. Each of you have become set in your role…

03/18/2026

When? …… 3/15/26

Are you a “someday….” kind of person???? “Someday I’ll …….” Why not today? Better yet, whatever it is, why not schedule it? Yes, figure out when you can do it, commit to doing it on a particular day, put it on your schedule and do not let anything prevent you from doing it. Try this formula. Too often we have too many things on our “to do” lists, we get overwhelmed, don’t know where to begin and so --- nothing gets done....

Are you a “someday….” kind of person???? “Someday I’ll …….” Why not today? Better yet, whatever it is, why not schedule it? Yes, figure out when you can do it, commit to doing it on a particula…

03/08/2026

Be Here Now!…… 3/8/26

Anxiety about your journey? Doubting whether you will ever get there? I'm sure most of you have heard the quote, “The journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step.” If you focus on the destination or the trials along the way, you might never get started. That first step has to happen in the now. Persistence will get you there, one step at a time, each of them taken in the present moment....

Anxiety about your journey? Doubting whether you will ever get there? I’m sure most of you have heard the quote, “The journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step.” If you focus on the des…

03/01/2026

Heal It, Don’t Pass It On…… 3/1/26

What an appropriate post-Valentine's Day graphic? I hope you can forgive the language in the little green heart. I frequently ask clients about their family of origin and explore the patterns they experienced in childhood. This may be a key to some of their current difficulties. Most dysfunction is learned. People often learn to cope with the unhealthiness in ways that work for them....

What an appropriate post-Valentine’s Day graphic? I hope you can forgive the language in the little green heart. I frequently ask clients about their family of origin and explore the pattern…

02/22/2026

OCD…… 2/22/26

Over the years I've had several clients were diagnosed with OCD, obsessive compulsive disorder. I've also counseled several family members affected by loved ones' OCD. OCD is classified as an anxiety disorder characterized by either obsessive thoughts, compulsive behaviors or both. My clients have been on a spectrum from minimal dysfunction to pretty serious dysfunction. A couple of them needed to be hospitalized to be stabilized. ...

Over the years I’ve had several clients were diagnosed with OCD, obsessive compulsive disorder. I’ve also counseled several family members affected by loved ones’ OCD. OCD is clas…

02/20/2026

02/18/2026

Guest Blogger: Where Are You Going?……02/18/26

" Every thought takes you somewhere. Choose thoughts that take you where you want to go." ~ unknown Thoughts race in and out all day long; all night long. The mind is powerful…. Junk in, Junk out! Pay attention to your thoughts because negative thoughts are stronger than positive … so we don’t entertain negativity….negativity is strong but you and I are much, much stronger!...

” Every thought takes you somewhere. Choose thoughts that take you where you want to go.” ~ unknown  Thoughts race in and out all day long; all night long. The mind is powerful…. J…

02/15/2026

Work…… 2/15/26

I once went to a workshop given by a former social work teacher I admired. I approached her at the break and was surprised that she recognized me and called me by name. She asked how I was doing. I briefly told her that my job was a drag and that I wasn't seeing much progress with the recently incarcerated clients with whom I was working....

I once went to a workshop given by a former social work teacher I admired. I approached her at the break and was surprised that she recognized me and called me by name. She asked how I was doing. …

02/08/2026

Humility…… 2/8/26

Have you come across arrogant or egotistical people? They're usually in it for themselves. Why are you “in it?” Did you know you can be humble and still have a healthy sense of self? In humble people there's a balance between the focus and caring for others as well as self. Balance. Peace, John Please send me some feedback on this blog....

Have you come across arrogant or egotistical people? They’re usually in it for themselves. Why are you “in it?” Did you know you can be humble and still have a healthy sense of self? In hum…