New beginnings are more than possible

This is a week that many observe as Holy Week, me included in that category. And this week can be a great excuse for anyone, yes, any one, any where, at any moment in time. Each day is a new opening for a shift, for goodness to seep into your realm and take hold and

Do you have a high level of trust?

The question ought to percolate the question — trust for what? I am interested in getting you to think about the degree of trust that you place in your own self and also in the relationships you have with others. In Build the Strength Within, I introduce you to the work of that lovely man,

What are you talking about–to yourself?!

Seriously, what are talking about inside that head of yours? Is it anything positive or are you wasting time by second guessing your life, your looks, your choices, your actions, your words….and then how does that list go on for? You cannot afford the luxury of a negative thought and certainly not a long dialogue

7 Steps to becoming the genius that you are

  In a traditional environment of intelligence testing, o.1% of the population falls into the category of genius. However, that doesn’t mean that everyone else doesn’t have unique qualities that are absolute genius i.e., incredibly outstanding and impressive in some regard. We each possess talents, insights, skills, and emotions that take us into a place

11 Ways to be happier this December

Christmas happens in 11 days. Hannukah begins tomorrow at sunset. No matter which holiday you celebrate, there are simple steps that you can take today to ensure that you close out this year happier and open the new year with a joyful perspective. The Dalai Lama teaches us that happiness ought to be our primary

Create a Work-Life Balance to Keep Loved Ones Close

Journal Star, the website for the daily newspaper in Lincoln, NE, posted Dr Deb’s Monster piece, based on BUILD THE STRENGTH WITHIN, on October 23, 2014, and included the jacket image, as well as a link to the book’s page on Amazon, and to her website.  The site has approximately 260,000 visitors per month. Below is the

Faith Berger–a woman of depth and creative success

I remember the first time I met her. My immediate impression was that this beautiful person is captivating and so inspired and kind. A visit with her reveals an enormous passion for works of art and a consistent dedication to how it is displayed. Imagine you are the artist. Envision your thrill to have a

Create a Work-Life Balance to Keep Loved Ones Close Article on Monster.com

Every single day is truly filled with opportunities–some of them offer you the chance to witness the seeds you sew take hold and begin to blossom….such is the case with this article I wrote which got picked up by Monster.com and published today. Take a look at my article, “Create a Work-Life Balance to Keep
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6 Insights Gained From A Weekend With Laura: Laura Miravete, A True Inspiration (A guest blog post by Tara Rose Gladstone)

This past weekend, I met Laura Miravete, a woman who was born with muscular dystrophy.  She is now 70 years old and has not only lived a full, self-sufficient life but has surpassed the level of achievement that seems possible for someone in her position.  She keeps her home in spotless condition, has an impressive vegetable
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How Erik Erikson can be of help to you

He was a world famous psychologist. He was an expert in human development and he spent a great deal of time watching children, loving them, being curious about how they developed their skills. He put both his mind and his heart into developing his theories about the life cycle, he saw it unfold in stages.