Do you ever want something but were afraid to try? Did you ever feel like you needed to speak up but were worried about the consequences? You’re not alone. Fear and courage flip back and forth like switches way too often for our own likes. However, this is a switch that we can control. Choice, […]
The truth is, sometimes we think we are being positive, but we’re not. We may say positive things, but we don’t think them or feel them inside. We may feel happy after a conversation when the other person only hears negativity in our words. I always ask for others to warn me if I’m going […]
They’re not just for decoration. Nor are they designed to give the impression that you’ve got it all mastered and you’re now a “Zen god or goddess.” What the heck are these boxes of sand all about? I asked one of my executive clients about the pretty little one that he had perched on the […]
Getting to know people is a wonderful gift. Everyone deserves a few minutes. Everyone deserves a “hello.” But what about you? Do you really know you? Do you give yourself the same respect and honor as you share with others? And why does this really matter? “To know thyself is the beginning of wisdom.” This […]
It seems like everywhere you turn there are expectations heaped upon you. You have those from your family, friends, co-workers, supervisors and your community. You also have high expectations that you heap on yourself to be better, stronger, smarter, more successful, and on and on. And whether you’re ready to admit it or not, you […]
Why in the world would I be writing about taking a nap while at work? That probably seems highly counterproductive to a successful career. For many of my clients, especially those who work on Wall Street, in a hospital setting, law firm or bank, it seems ludicrous. You’re probably rolling your eyes right now thinking: […]
Any mental health professional will tell you how bad it is for your health to hold a grudge. Well, to be honest, any medical professional and human being would encourage you to free yourself from the weight of animosity. Simply put: it could save your life. Researchers at Hope College in Holland, Michigan say forgiveness […]
