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David Kanegis is a Certified Professional Coach.
He developed Mind Acrobatics(TM) a series of "self-empowerment" exercises and techniques designed to enable people to create and sustain life changes.
Dave holds MA's in Psychology & Education, a Certificate of Advanced Study in Education and Administration and certification as a Life and Corporate Coach. Dave coaches clients in-person (in NYC and Palm Beach,) and around the country via Skype, FaceTime and telephone.
Dave writes about everyday challenges we all face. These include: dating, reducing stress, improving relationships, raising empowered children, reducing toxic family communication and other topics of general interest.
Dave believes life is short and no time should be wasted in useless stress and disharmony.
Dave advocates ridding one's life of draining influences and filling it with people and events that enhance quality of living.
When not coaching Dave enjoys writing articles that cover a wide variety of topical matters as he attempts to help raise people's consciousness of vital issues affecting our country including both political and moral.
David does not try to convince readers of his political views. He encourages each person to act based on their personal beliefs.
(1 comments) SHARE Sunday, May 12, 2019 A Mother's Day Message - #MomsRock!
A Mother's Day tribute letter to a strong Mother whose character and values were largely responsiblbe for creating the writer's sense of self and purpose. A woman whose values are sorely needed in today's society. And, a reminder that we should not wait for Mother's Day to honor our Moms. Series: Control Your Life! (7 Articles, 8956 views)
(6 comments) SHARE Thursday, February 14, 2019 Politics Be Damned -- My Valentine Wish for All
As we struggle to find the kindness in humanity, Valentine's Day offers us a special opportunity to value ourselves while we look to create a kinder, more caring nation. Series: Control Your Life! (7 Articles, 8956 views)
(5 comments) SHARE Monday, November 5, 2018 Politicians - Let Them Know What You Think!
As the 2018 mid-term elections are about to crash down on our heads, help finish this article designed to stimulate thought and action. Have some fun while exploring alternate scenarios for America's future. Series: Important Political Links (1 Articles, 2183 views)
(8 comments) SHARE Friday, November 2, 2018 Rachel Maddow Fans & All Progressives Mobilize!
Rachel Maddow fans and other Progressives have the power to ensure a blue wave.
Ten minutes of your time will make it happen.
Six Degrees of Separation ensures that time spent contacting simply 3 or 5 people will help create a tsunami of votes.
We are at a watershed moment in American political history.
To save our people, the country and humanity the time to act is now!
(4 comments) SHARE Monday, October 29, 2018 Trump Trash Talk - Did it Incite Synagogue Massacre? #NeverAgain
Spoken words are dangerous. Those that are unstated but laden with hidden meaning are evil. Silence by those with the power to create positive change is treachery. What may have pushed alleged shooter Michael Bowers over the edge. At age 46, though clearly a right-wing zealot he had no police record. Could the Trump administration incendiary rhetoric caused him to act? Might the silence of Republican leaders be the real culpri Series: Creating a Progressive Democracy (7 Articles, 13848 views)
(108 comments) SHARE Thursday, October 25, 2018 Attempted Murder in Trump-World! Updated: Man Taken Into Custody
Donald Trump is fomenting violence that may ultimately lead America into another "civil war."
Republican politicians are complicit either through what they say in support of Trump or their silence as they stand next to him while he hurls nation destructive invectives. Series: Creating a Progressive Democracy (7 Articles, 13848 views)
(11 comments) SHARE Monday, October 22, 2018 Won't Somebody Give Me A Hug - PLEASE!!!
As we live with the disaster that is the Trump Administration, let's look back to something that makes us all feel good! And, let's hope on the evening of November 6, 2018 we all have a reason to hug. Series: Control Your Life! (7 Articles, 8956 views)
(1 comments) SHARE Monday, October 15, 2018 Toxic Family Communication --You Can Change it!
Everyone has experienced moments of feeling smothered or frustrated by the interference and advice of a concerned family member. However, often out of a sense of worry family members tend to invade personal space. When this happens the communication dynamic changes and may become toxic. Series: Control Your Life! (7 Articles, 8956 views)
(5 comments) SHARE Saturday, October 13, 2018 Perry Mason Had Faith in the "Eventual Supremacy of Reason!"
After a month of the Kavanaugh Senate Judiciary Committee hearing and the travesty of how it was handled, it's good to look back at the words of Judge Learned Hand the most often quoted jurist by SCOTUS.
His views about life, liberty and the state of our union are worth revisiting in order to gain a sense of what America could be when politicians care about citizens. Series: Creating a Progressive Democracy (7 Articles, 13848 views)
(56 comments) SHARE Wednesday, October 10, 2018 I Worked for The Trump Organization & Want to Tell You a Short Story!
It's great to stand by your principles and beliefs.
However, sometimes we're better off when we compromise.
The disaster that is The Trump Presidency is arguably the result of Democrats and Independents who didn't particularly care for Hillary Clinton.
Once Bernie Sanders was eliminated, a substantial number chose not to vote or to vote for a third party andidate who was quite worthy.
The result was unfortunate. Series: Donald Trump Articles (4 Articles, 8844 views)
(1 comments) SHARE Tuesday, October 9, 2018 Parents, Hold Your Breath and Let Your Child Breathe!
Knowing all the college application deadlines empowers you to have a relaxing and enjoyable year as your teen prepares to go to college.
Perform the very short Mind Acrobatics(TM) exercise and request the links that will give you all the information you need to make applying to college less stressful or the whole family. Series: Raising Happy, Healthy Empowered Children (5 Articles, 7912 views)
(2 comments) SHARE Sunday, October 7, 2018 Turn Kavanaugh's Confirmation Into a Referendum Against Sexual Abuse! #MeToo
The Kavanaugh nomination shone a spotlight on all the issues surrounding systemic sexual abuse.
Let's use this opportunity to not just protest his confirmation, but to ensure our legislators work to create laws and ensure prosecutions that will help reduce the alarming incidents of sexual abuse. Series: Supreme Court Nominations (8 Articles, 14495 views)
(3 comments) SHARE Saturday, October 6, 2018 Me Too, Me Too, Without the Hashtag -- Kavanaugh Nomination Moves Forward!
Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh is virtually assured of confirmation after Maine Senator Susan Collins gave him her public support.
Most all Republicans assert the FBI investigation into allegations against Kavanaugh have been proven false despite the generally acknowledged belief that the FBI investigation was limited in scope and clearly not definitive. Series: Supreme Court Nominations (8 Articles, 14495 views)
(26 comments) SHARE Thursday, October 4, 2018 The Fix Is In -- FBI Report Finished -- McConnell Schedules Vote #MeToo
The Fix is in. Donald Trump partnering with the Senate Judiciary Committee have handcuffed the FBI.
A four day investigation of attempted rape and the accuser and accused were not interviewed.
A vote on Kavanaugh's approval is already scheduled. Series: Supreme Court Nominations (8 Articles, 14495 views)
(1 comments) SHARE Tuesday, October 2, 2018 Take This Job and Shove It!
Life is too short and we should enjoy every moment we can.
Sometimes we feel stuck but when we put our minds to work we can create change that will bring us pleasure and happiness.
A more enjoyable life has the additional benefit of helping to keep us healthy in body and soul. Series: Control Your Life! (7 Articles, 8956 views)
(4 comments) SHARE Thursday, September 27, 2018 Raising Happy Empowered Children - Make it Happen!
Happy and empowered children grow into fearless adults, unafraid of challenges or the occasional failure.
Empowered individuals will rarely fall prey to human predators of any kind.
They are likely to become successful in whatever path they choose.
And, most importantly, they will have the ability to face challenges without experiencing undo stress! Series: Raising Happy, Healthy Empowered Children (5 Articles, 7912 views)