This is one of those times that I wish I were a poet—even just a decent one—because New Orleans deserves to be described with more powerful imagery than I can offer. I took the six-day trip not knowing what to expect. I had never been to the city or even to the south. Whenever I [...]
» Read MoreDear Jane, My teenaged son started playing Lacrosse last year but quit mid-season. This year he took up diving but wants to quit that too. I’m afraid he’s going to fail in life if he doesn’t follow through on his commitments. My wife says my son’s self-esteem is suffering because I’m too hard on him. [...]
» Read MoreYou can listen to and download this podcast by visiting StopEnduring.com or iTunes. Dear Jane, My life coach told me to come up with a list of criteria for what I want in a relationship. What do you think of this idea? I often suggest this to my clients. As I write about in Enough [...]
» Read MoreDear Jane, I get lost in a crowd, like I’m invisible. I pretend not to care and I know I make things worse by dressing in drab clothes. But I feel like I don’t matter to anyone. What can I do short of screaming, “Here I am! Pay attention to me!” Being ignored—not feeling special [...]
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