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…
Despite gratitude being a common theme this time of year, you may not slow down long enough to ponder what you are truly grateful for. But, what if you did? Studies have shown that practicing gratitude positively impacts your health, well-being, and sleep. It reduces pain and anxiety. It has a positive effect on your…
Your capacity is not fixed despite how much you might want it to be. In truth, your capacity ebbs and flows even from day to day! Expecting your capacity to be constant and unchanging leads to you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and eventually burned out. This year has proven interesting with numerous life events taking place.…
Imagine going backwards everywhere you went – walking backwards; driving backwards. It would be a challenge! At first it might feel quite awkward, but over time and with enough practice you might eventually excel at navigating backwards all the time. It might even feel natural. And yet you were not designed to do life that…
Would you like to have more confidence? I’ve relied on all sorts of things to increase my confidence including my wardrobe, experience, credentials, connections, and having a bold attitude for starters. While there’s nothing wrong with any of these, they are not the source of confidence. During my freshman year in college, I elected to…
Yes, this coach has a coach! Surprised? That’s how much I value coaching! I’ve been meeting with my coach for more than twelve years! My how time flies! And I’ve had the privilege of working with some amazing mentor coaches as well. Life is always changing. Nearly every day brings the unexpected, so having a…
Is getting and staying organized a challenge? You are not alone. Most of us are trying to cram too much into each day, which doesn’t leave much room for organizing. What’s ironic is that when we aren’t organized, it makes everything take longer! Quite a conundrum! My Closet This post is about organizing your life,…