At this very moment, you may be saying to yourself that you have any number of admirable qualities. You are a loyal friend, a caring person, someone who is smart, dependable, fun to be around. That's wonderful, and I'm happy for you, but let me ask you this: are you being any of those things to yourself?
Phil McGrawI think every parent, every generation has wanted their children to do better and have a higher standard of living. But I think there's too much guilt.
Phil McGrawWillpower is a myth. The problem with trying to use willpower to achieve and sustain a behavioral change is that it is fueled by emotion. And as we all know, our emotions are, at best, fickle. They come and go. When your emotions start running down -- and they will -- even your best-laid plans will fall flat.
Phil McGrawIn life you have three options with any situation that is a challenge. Remove yourself from the situation, change it, or accept it.
Phil McGraw