It happens to all of us from time to time – those moments when it seems our mind just won’t cooperate when we need it the most. For writer’s it’s called writer’s block, for others it is simply when we can’t move forward on a project that requires a certain level of creativity. At these times our first reaction is to buckle down and force our way through the process, which can create more stress and in turn create more confusion. During these times is when a life coach can be especially valuable.

Being able to verbalize the situation with someone who is objective and has the ability to help you understand yourself and overcome these challenges is the first step to overcoming these challenges. The advice you receive from a life coach can be as simple as identifying to you that you may just need a break from the task. Being able to talk the problem through will in most cases be enough to unblock the conscious mind and move forward.

We all have the best of intentions when it comes to making the changes in our lives that are needed to become personally fulfilled. This means different things to different people. Not everyone wants to become a CEO of a Fortune 500 company. Sometimes our desire is to simplify our lives by letting go of some of the responsibilities we have taken on and find that they no longer serve us.

Beginning a positive relationship with a qualified life coach is the right step forward to not only definine life goals but to offer the tools needed to carry our desires to fruition. Sometimes it is identifying what is holding us back from acting on our life’s desires. Maybe you have just gone through a life-shattering divorce or breakup of a long-term relationship or have lost a job during the recent economic downturn.

A life coach is able to help you to recognize that the frustration, sadness or guilt you may be feeling is preventing you from changing a career or beginning a new relationship. They are able to give you the steps to move past the depression or anger that is consuming you and free up your creative conscious.

About Dr. Gary
"Dr. Gary" Stollman received his Ph.D. from the University of Southern California and brings to his clients a diverse background of experience. In addition to his private practice, he has worked at the Viscott Center, founded by noted psychiatrist and author, Dr. David Viscott. Dr. Gary has helped numerous individuals resolve a variety of personal issues.

In his Life Coaching practice, Dr. Gary places emphasis on being honest with oneself and helping individuals to find simple solutions to seemingly complex problems. By breaking down what may seem to be insurmountable tasks or projects into “bite size” chunks, Dr. Gary’s clients often find themselves amazed with the results they create in their lives in a short amount of time.Dr. Gary is also an author and enjoys public speaking on a variety of topics.

He has appeared on a number of radio and television programs including but not limited to Channel 51 Discovery Health, Inside Edition, Blind Date, Channel 34 News, Channel 4 News (KNBC), Fox News, KZLA Radio, KKGO Radio, KIIS Radio, KOST Radio, and Cox Television.