What do I need to let go of? It’s a great question as you enter a new calendar year. Completions release energy. Declaring anything which no longer serves you as complete makes space for you to appreciate the gifts and lessons it offered. Things like: Overscheduling yourself. Meeting others’ expectations. Saying “yes” when you mean… View Article
Making meaningful changes in my routine requires intentionality. When I take my time annually to review the year, I begin with my calendar and use Tim Ferriss’ PYR to evaluate. That’s where I am in my process as I write this. I’ve made my lists and will now look into 2022 with more clarity. My first task is booking… View Article
There is something wonderful about snowfall. As I sit enjoying the steady drift of fragile crystals gently floating to the ground, delicately covering the bare spaces with a white dusting, I am peace full. Filled with peace in a way Spring, Summer and Fall cannot offer. Stillness inside and outside, no sound, simply peaceful and… View Article
For those playing along, this is the summary I write every 50 posts sharing my lessons while writing a blog every day in my journey to 1,000. This began when I accepted Seth Godin’s challenge from this blog post. Again, randomly certain numbers matter more to me. 75%, ¾, seems most of the way there. Suddenly my mind is… View Article
New year, new you. Tired of that meme? Me too. We embrace an artificial reset every year – at least many people do – when the year and the holidays move us to a new number on the calendar. For me, I embraced this years ago, and didn’t question it until it was habit. What… View Article
New technology pushes me. I have a love hate relationship with new technology. Prior to purchase, I look forward to it and the results of what it enables are seductive and motivating. If I find a deal online, it moves me to act. Whether I contemplate for a minute or a month, I am excited to be… View Article
“What can I help you with?” What a great question. It opens the door to learning, partnership, and collaboration. Many years ago, when I was in a state of overwhelm, I called a friend to talk and in the process of doing so I broke down in tears. She patiently listened and when I finished… View Article
How do you change the outcome when you feel overwhelmed, hopeless, or stuck? You need to ask a new question. What a mind-blowing concept. I was introduced to a powerful question from Dan Sullivan. He said when you consider doing something new, ask “how can I achieve this doing nothing?” What? I’m a doer. A question like this has never occurred… View Article
Merry Christmas! Whether this is one of your holidays to gather or not, I hope your day is filled with connection, meaning and laughter beyond any material gifts. I hope you reflect on 2021 with joy and admiration for all you navigated. I hope you are present to those around you and those who are… View Article
In my travels and work this time of year I have the honor of working with leaders to improve their team health. Let’s just say 2021 has been a doozy. As you make the time to take a break over the end of year, please do exactly that: take a break. We’re tired. Not just… View Article
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