This time of year can be challenging for those of us who have loved ones no longer with us for any reason. As we step into joyous traditions coupled with the stress of the holidays, remembering it’s a mixed bag emotionally for every person we encounter can help manage expectations. Finding gratitude for those no longer physically with us, the memories… View Article
Do you have goals big enough to focus your time, energy, attention, and choices? Without a compelling future state, we will make daily choices which slow our progress or lengthen the runway to get there. When you have a desired outcome in the future you’re committed to, it informs what you say yes and no to. Think of every long-term outcome as… View Article
I’ve said it before, discomfort = pain. In place of learning new things, it’s easy to get comfortable and embrace the status quo. True progress isn’t born from complacency; it thrives when we’re in harmony with our aspirations and our challenges. Growth, in its purest form, is a dynamic journey that demands we step outside our comfort zones. When we start feeling comfortable, it’s often a warning sign that we’re settling for the ordinary. Harmony,… View Article
Looking at what’s between today and tomorrow can make us feel like we have a deficit. We don’t – it’s perceived lack based on what’s possible and that’s a big thing. Looking at what’s between today and our past can make us feel like we’re winning. A healthy balance of both is necessary to keep the equilibrium for a healthy attitude.
Have you ever felt like you’re “off,” but you can’t put your finger on why or what exactly is “off?” I sure have. Typically, when this happens, I’m running too fast, my calendar is packed (maybe even more than usual), and I have no space or time to think. Life seems transactional, simply moving from one thing to another. When this occurs, if you… View Article
Small acts. These are the most significant things we do. Though we’d like to believe it’s the big, challenging, difficult things, it’s not. It’s the consistent small, thoughtful, kind gestures that matter most. It’s when you receive the note, text, or call that says, “I was just thinking of you.” It’s the person who calls to listen…fully. It’s the ride when you need it, the errands… View Article
I like to plan and be efficient. When I look at my actions and patterns, I’m driven to consistently improve and simplify those things I repeatedly do. When Kevin and I travel, we plan things and enjoy our time together regardless. Yet, when I reflect on the most memorable, vibrant and enjoyable times in my life, they were almost always spontaneous. We wake up with no intended plans, begin with… View Article
Q4 is here and officially in full swing. The year-end sprint filled with holidays, deadlines, and overcommitment has arrived. It’s easy to wonder where the time has gone – it seems like April was just yesterday. It’s also easy to get caught in the illusion that we have more time. We don’t. The unexpected always… View Article
I’m asking myself a question these days which moves me in much more certain directions. It’s become the mantra I need at this time in my life and in business. The question is clarifying. It helps me say “no” much more confidently. Saying no has created space and confidence as more and more situations are… View Article
Life is full of surprises, and most times, things don’t go as planned. How do we find resilience when we’re attached to the plan and it’s not happening as we’d like? Try this simple approach using two key questions: “So what? Now what?” “So What?” asks that we don’t let the changes or setbacks define… View Article