How to Become Happier in Only Three Minutes per Day

One of the most powerful habits for cultivating happiness is practicing gratitude. Gratitude is simply the feeling of being grateful or thankful for a positive outcome. It is a pleasant emotion that is often linked with contentment and happiness. Practicing gratitude does not mean that we ignore or deny unpleasant circumstances. Gratitude is all about […]

If You Feel Stressed Out, Try “Pet Therapy”

When you’re under stress, it is natural to want relief: the quicker the better. However, it can be tempting to choose unhealthy ways to get relief such at “retail therapy,” binge eating, alcohol consumption or angry outbursts. In the last few years, I have found more healthy ways to reduce my stress. I go for […]

A Powerful Priority for a Happy Life

You may have read the book or seen the movie, Tuesdays with Morrie. It is the true story of sports writer Mitch Albom, who by his own confession was a multi-tasking workaholic. His life was a series of rushed appointments, phone calls, and last minute sprints to catch flights. But then Mitch’s life starts to […]

The Life Changing Power of Questions

One of the reasons why life coaching is so transformational is due to the power of questions. When you read a book or hear a speech, you are engaged in passive learning.  In this type of learning, there is very little retention or application to your life.  In contrast, when a life coach asks you […]

The Hidden Relationship Between Stress and Weight Gain

Stress often prompts people to respond in unhealthy ways such as drinking alcohol, eating poorly, or becoming physically inactive.  (How can I find time to exercise when I need to work so much to finish this deadline?)  These unhealthy coping mechanisms damage the body in addition to the wear and tear of the stress itself. […]

Why is Life Coaching So Powerful?

If you’re like me, you’ve read hundreds of books and attended numerous training conferences. You’ve also probably listened to many talks by experts on how to achieve your dreams and goals. Some of my favorite speakers are Brian Tracy, Zig Ziglar, Dennis Waitley and Les Brown. Books, conferences and audios can be inspirational and helpful. […]

How To Relax at Work

What can you do when you can’t take a break and you’re feeling stressed at work? You know you need to relax, but how can you when you’re dealing with deadlines that are quickly approaching? Relaxation is simply the practice of letting go of tension, relaxing your body and quieting your mind. If you get […]

The Power of the Pareto Principle (Part Two)

In case you missed Part One, click here. “Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is a nobler art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of nonessentials.” -Lin Yutang A common characteristic of all successful people is that they have the ability to focus on their highest […]

The Power of the Pareto Principle (Part One)

According to a recent Harris poll, more than half of 23,000 people surveyed indicated that were frustrated and dissatisfied with the small amount of work they actually accomplished each week. (The other people surveyed were probably so distracted that they misunderstood the question or accidentally checked the wrong box). If you often feel frustrated by […]

About Coach Del

Del Hickson is a life coach, author and pastor who lives with his family in Connecticut. During the last 21 years, Del has helped thousands of people live more balanced and joyful lives. Del’s first book, Tame Your Stress In 21 Days Or Less will be available for purchase on Amazon.com in February of 2011. […]

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