• My Career Is A Wreck…

    My Career Is A Wreck…

    I was having a very hard time the past few days… My temper was incredibly short and I was on edge. The smallest thing could set me off and make me angry and upset. I snapped a few times at my wife and my mom. I knew I was being nasty, but I felt so…

  • I feel depressed at night

    I feel depressed at night

    Recently my wife was feeling depressed at night… We thought it had to do with Grayson because she would worry about him at night. But after many talks working on this idea, we were not able to release the PopUp. It seemed like no projection, filter or past event technique was working. As we continued…

  • She’s being sneaky!

    She’s being sneaky!

    Friend: I think I have a popup… I am super irritated by my houseworker. Tyler: What’s irritating you? Friend: Well, she is only going to have time for 2 hours today and I usually pay her for 3. I feel like she is expecting the full rate but that’s not fair, right? Tyler: Let’s try…

  • I can’t figure out how to do something simple!

    I can’t figure out how to do something simple!

    I was working on getting a few things set up for my website and hit a wall. I just couldn’t figure out how to move the project forward. After like 1 hour of tinkering, I started to get frustrated. The frustration continued to build until I started to make comments to my wife. “Ugh I…

  • Nervous and excited when my website traffic increased

    Nervous and excited when my website traffic increased

    Today, the website traffic of my site shot up. I think it corresponded with a post I made on LinkedIn, but I was not expecting it. When I saw the analytics, I felt super excited but also very nervous. I recognized the feeling because I also felt this way when I started my previous company.…

  • Ever since I stopped working I feel empty

    Ever since I stopped working I feel empty

    Friend: When I am not out and about I feel empty. Like when I am not doing something. I am not myself anymore. Something happened since I retired. I am not motivated. I have to really push myself Tyler: Interesting. What’s important about doing something? What’s stopping you from being content doing nothing? Friend: I…

  • Triggered before a speech

    Triggered before a speech

    I recently attended my best friend’s wedding. At the beginning of the wedding, I was in such a good mood. Reconnecting with friends and having a good time. I was also anticipating giving my best man speech. It was a large wedding so I knew that was going to be a bit intimidating. Then, a…

  • My wife is stopping me from doing what I want

    My wife is stopping me from doing what I want

    Personal Story: I had plans to play video games with my friends from 6-9. I know, I know, it’s just something I like to do and it’s a social thing for me. But my wife was very upset with me over it. She had plans for us to do a wine and cheese night. I…

  • I feel so nervous when I play golf!

    I feel so nervous when I play golf!

    Friend: Whenever I walk up to the tee, I feel extremely uncomfortable, like all eyes are on me… Tyler: What are all the thoughts you have when you walk up to the tee? Friend: Oh they are watching me. I don’t know how to do it. Am I going to miss the ball? I really…

  • I am not getting better at golf!

    I am not getting better at golf!

    Below is a conversation I had with a friend who was judging themselves for how they performed at golf: Friend: “I am so upset with myself. I am not getting better at golf and I try really hard. I am just not disciplined.” Tyler: “Is this about golf or discipline?” Friend: “I think it’s about…

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