In the ever-changing landscape of life, one timeless piece of wisdom stands out for me today: no state of being is permanent – there is no need to react. As a person who happens to react before I think more than I’d like to, I consciously practice pausing before I react. At best, I find… View Article
We complain all the time about how others behave. Our family, friends, employees, co-workers, those serving us, even other drivers. The list is endless really; it can extend to celebrities, politicians and other influencers. Those people we are often unable to directly influence, but we complain nonetheless. It’s interesting when you think of those people… View Article
One of the finest things we can do is to tell someone how fabulous they are. It costs nothing. It’s a love language. It’s a great habit. People actively respond to hearing sincere words of appreciation. We’re starved for it. Those you encounter are better for you having interacted with them. Who can you reach… View Article
When we meet new clients, we find there is common pain they’re experiencing. Most are seeking greater accountability, ownership, and collaboration for the greater good. They are willing to exchange autonomy and purpose for that return. In order to navigate the emerging challenges and current chaos in our spaces, we must proceed with clarity. Clarity… View Article
When someone finds you, pay attention. In a noisy world, it’s easy to dismiss what could be an incredible connection, simply because we’re moving too fast and not present to what’s happening. However, when it’s meant to be (yes, I mean in that in the woo-woo sort of way), you can’t avoid the connection. There… View Article
Settle for more. I have a piece of artwork up that says that very thing. It reminds me to be disciplined with doing less to have more. More time, more space, more enthusiasm for life and what I bring to it. With the increase of owning time as my ultimate wealth, everything else flows from… View Article
Have you ever said, “when I have/reach______________ I’ll be happy (or successful or better)”? If so, let me be the first to say there is no “there.” You’re delaying your joy until some external event happens. Denial of today’s happiness is a great price to pay for the temporary happiness tomorrow brings. The unspoken message… View Article
In yesterday’s blog I shared how self-care practices (taken one step at a time) have helped me get out of a rut at different points in my life. Today I’m sharing a few more – try them! Getting out of a rut is a process that times time. Be patient and kind with yourself and… View Article
Have you ever felt like you were in a rut or experiencing a particularly low point in your life? It’s times like these when we feel down, hopeless, and stuck. This can run the spectrum of significance, such as being bored at work to grieving the death of a family member or friend, but the… View Article
I was in a room with people just like me recently. We were asked to describe ourselves and the facilitator captured our comments as we ideated. She worked to buff and polish our language and made it positive as many of the comments were self-deprecating, yet accurate. What we all shared is a maximizing mindset…. View Article