How are you Feeling

You won’t find this book on your therapist’s bookshelf, but you should.

I listen to audiobooks during my 40-minute walk to and from work, and over the last four years, I’ve listened to around 300. But 'The Gap and the Gain' by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Ben Hardy is simply put, life-changing.

I often have parents reach out to me for advice, especially when they’re worried about their kids’ mental health. Recently, my friend “Sue” reached out about her young adult son, who struggles with depression at certain times of the year. He’d been to therapists but didn’t think much of them. He had a bad experience with antidepressants. I had just finished 'The Gap and the Gain' for the second time, shared some insights and gave a new perspective.

Sue and I talked about everything her son had accomplished over the last five years. Later that day, something changed when she brought up these accomplishments with him. He lit up with pride. He was inspired, realizing how much he’d achieved—but had never allowed himself to celebrate. He even asked, "Who is this therapist? I want to meet him!"

We get so focused on what’s next that we forget to acknowledge the incredible things we’ve already done. We live in “The Gap” instead of celebrating “The Gain.” This book shows you how to flip that mindset, and I’m excited to be this young man’s accountability coach as he continues his journey of self-discovery.

Remember to Always Measure Backwards!

Thank you, Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy, PhD. You may have intended 'The Gap and the Gain' to be a great business book, but it’s also a powerful tool for your mental health.

If you've got a troubled teen, you may want to leave this book outside his bedroom door (and you may benefit from it yourself).

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The Best Therapist Book, Few Therapists Have Read — The Finish Line Group Tax Minimization. Selling your business. Building your legacy. Toronto Have you ever felt like your goals are always just out of reach, leaving you frustrated and discouraged? 'The Gap and the Gain' by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Ben Hardy completely changed my perspective on progress. Instead of chasing an elusive ideal, I've learned to appreciate how far I've come. This sim

The Path of Grief: A Journey No Parent Should Walk Alone

Today, I find myself reflecting on a topic that's both deeply personal and universally heart-wrenching - the loss of a child. It's been nearly 9.5 years since we said goodbye to our beloved Maddie, and the weight of that loss still catches me off guard some days.

Recently, I've crossed paths with other parents who've experienced this unimaginable pain. Whether it's through depression, illness, accident, or any other cruel twist of fate, losing a child shakes the very foundation of our world. The devastation knows no bounds.

One thing I've learned on this journey is the critical importance of creating safe spaces to talk about our grief. It's not easy—for those grieving or for those trying to offer comfort—but it's necessary. We must ensure families have access to proper support—grief counselling, therapy, and, most importantly, love from their community.

Many don't realize that in those first days and weeks, when support pours in, the grieving family often finds themselves emotionally propping up others. It's a strange paradox of loss.

But the real challenge comes later. When the visits taper off, the meals stop arriving, and the phone falls silent more often, the true depth of sadness can take hold. In many ways, the months that follow a loss are the hardest to bear.

So, if you know someone who's lost a child - or any loved one - please remember this: Your support is needed most when the world has moved on, but their world is still standing still. Keep checking in. Keep showing up. Even small gestures can mean the world.

To those walking this difficult path: You're not alone. Your grief is valid, and your child's memory is precious. Be gentle with yourselves.

And to everyone else: Let's create a world where grief is met with ongoing compassion, understanding, and support. Because no parent should have to walk this road alone.

Thank you to Healthing.ca for publishing an excerpt from my book, "Wake Up, You Could Lose Your Teen to Su***de. Some of the statistics, courtesy of IMI International, are shocking.

https://www.healthing.ca/wellness/mental-health/coulter-the-loneliness-epidemic-and-teen-mental-health

In my book, Wake Up, You Could Lose Your Teen to Su***de: A Father’s Guide to Dealing with Teenage Depression & Anxiety, I share the deeply personal journey that began after losing my daughter, Maddie, to su***de in 2015.

In the excerpt "The Loneliness Epidemic: The Silent Struggle Within Teenage Lives," I delve into the critical mental health issues teens face today, highlighting the impact of cyberbullying, social media, and pervasive loneliness.

After Maddie’s death, I turned to writing about our family's tragedy. I barely had the motivation or energy to get out of bed.

Eventually, I decided to pull myself up and start doing something impactful. Working with the non-profit How Are You Feeling, we focused on helping kids understand and manage their emotions.

My story is a call to action for parents, educators, and society to recognize and address the silent battles our youth are fighting every day.

https://www.healthing.ca/wellness/mental-health/coulter-the-loneliness-epidemic-and-teen-mental-health

Join me in shedding light on these vital issues. Read more about my journey and insights in my book, available on Amazon.

For those in Southern Ontario looking for mental health resources, I encourage you to download your FREE Wake Up Mental Health Resource Guide.

https://www.thefinishlinegroup.com/wake-up-resource-guide

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Will Smith recently addressed the Chris Rock Oscars incident for the first time.

He admitted to this resulting from unresolved emotions building up inside him over a prolonged period.

This is why teaching our kids about their emotions is so vitally important before they manifest into something that grows out of control.


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Will Smith says bottled rage led him to slap Chris Rock at the Oscars The actor is interviewed on US television for the first time since the infamous incident in March.