Is your comfort zone your happy place? If so, you are not alone. Nearly 3 out of 4 people feel the same way and prefer not to take risks and venture out of their comfort zone, at least according to a 2019 study done by Northwestern Mutual. In today’s vernacular, we might refer to you…
Coaching, are you missing out? There are some amazing advantages to working with a coach! There are some common misconceptions around coaching that drive me crazy! One of those misconceptions is that coaching is for those who are struggling or under-performing. The truth is that coaching is helpful to individuals in that place IF they…
How persistent are you willing to be? Are you quick to give up or are you willing to push through the discomfort, maybe even pain, in order to make progress? That’s important, because sometimes progress is hard! Meet Mr. Robin One Saturday morning, Mr. Robin collided into my bedroom window, not once or twice, but…
In recent years there’s been a lot of buzz around EQ. While concepts like Emotional Intelligence have a way of coming into style and going, there’s no denying that your emotions play a prevailing role in all that you do. Oh, you can stuff, ignore, avoid, distort, or even deny your emotions, yet they are…
Conflict probably isn’t something you look forward to! It’s far more likely that you actively try to avoid conflict. When conflict does arise, you may even slip into fight, flight, freeze, or fawn mode. Handling conflict in your relationships takes skill, and all too often that skill is lacking. The majority of people haven’t been…
Are you in the habit of hurrying – rushing from one task, appointment, or conversation to another? Over time, speeding through life feels normal so you may not even realize how often you hurry! Speeding Tickets I’ve been driving now for nearly 50 years. In that time, I’ve been pulled over for speeding twice. Believe…
Setting goals is amazing! It’s a fantastic way to set direction in your life and work. Even better, goals enable you to be that much more intentional when it comes to getting where you want to be! Here’s the challenge: what if you are setting the wrong goals? If goals set the direction for your…
I’ve been practicing “One Word” now for thirteen years and oh what a delightful difference it’s made in my life. Heading into the New Year I will embrace One Word #14! If the idea of One Word is new to you, I encourage you to read this blog on how to practically get started with…
Do you struggle with FOMO – the fear of missing out? FOMO shows up in your personal life when you miss out on social events, vacations, fashion trends, a sale, or Black Friday special. You crave to be in the know, to belong. FOMO isn’t confined to your personal life. It shows up in your…
Your reflexes are an automatic and involuntary response to external stimulus. Checking Your Body’s Reflexes You have donned the backless gown and now you are sitting there with your legs dangling over the side of the examination table, feeling very vulnerable. The doctor pokes, prods, and then takes out the reflex hammer and whacks you…