G to the O, Go Team! Go! Oh I so badly wanted to play a team sport in school. I wanted to walk down the school halls wearing my uniform, feel the highs and the lows of winning and losing as well as share inside jokes and laughter with my fellow teammates. I wanted the […]
“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few.” -Shunryu Suzuki At first glance this statement may make your mind do a somersault, challenging your existing beliefs about what an expert is and “should” be. But I love this quote because bringing a quality of “beginner’s mind” in to […]
There is one thing that we all struggle with—confidence. We may feel that overall this isn’t an issue, but if we are truly honest with ourselves, there are days and situations where our confidence wanes. Public speaking, networking, pitching a promotion, taking a test, interviewing, asking for help, sharing our feelings and confrontation are just […]
Summer’s here and that should mean more time with the family. But with a busy work schedule, you’ll be lucky if you can make the time for a “staycation,” let alone a real vacation. Staying physically fit is often just another thing you need to squeeze into an already crammed schedule, and come summertime, it’s […]
What better way to say I love you, I care about you and that I want to spend time with you than finding a fun activity that both you and your partner enjoy. In addition to date night, why not set some workout dates. Not only will you be attending to your fitness, but you’ll […]
Time is one thing that busy career professionals have very little of. When fifteen minutes or more opens up, it’s usually to grab a bite, call family or maybe catch up on business communications. Extra time for mindfulness is no doubt a pipe dream. “According to the World Health Organization, one third of your life […]
“Thoughts bring to the thinker something of equal consistency,” states Mary Brown, an energy practitioner. “This is why people become what they fear.” When you worry you draw worrisome issues your way. We all worry. There are so many people who are fraught with worry to the point of holding them back from doing what […]
I will admit I like caffeine. I have a cup (or two) of coffee in the morning and sometimes green tea in the afternoon. I try to do half-caff or just stick to green tea, but I know the power of this afternoon boost when I start feeling sluggish. I also know the damage it […]
Fun fact: 52.3% of Americans are unhappy at work. If you are a part of the 47.7% that loves your job, congratulations—and reading this article is probably not going to add any value to your life. Wait, wait, wait—I take that back, you can pass this information on to someone you love. For those that don’t like […]
I cannot begin to tell you how many times I’ve started over—goals, fitness routines, smart eating plans, and personal and professional resolutions. As a coach, I know that after a few failed attempts at the same goal, the goal needs to be revisited. If it’s a worthy goal, a wanted goal, an achievable goal, then […]
