Be BAD is a philosophy I shared this past week with an out-of-state client whom I’ll call Jerri. Jerri was basically driving herself crazy trying to create her business goals for 2015. Going through the standard list of concerns for business owners, she identified things like increasing her social media presence, offering new products and […]
I’m sure most of you reading this did not know Sue, but I’m sure you’d agree there’s a LOT of inspiration to be gleaned from this story about my dear friend. And while I am deeply saddened by her passing, it is also a joy to share these things about her with you. The fact […]
There is no doubt that an active practice of gratitude makes us happy. Research even supports this. At this time of year, we’re bombarded with lists that remind us to embrace more gratitude. I’ve perused a couple of “top 10 ways” and some of the common items include keeping a gratitude journal, being thankful for […]
Are you wearing a mask? I don’t mean for Halloween. I mean on every other day of the year? If you do, you’re not alone. If you’re like I was, you wear it so well that you even forget that it’s on. It becomes part of you. And you start to identify with the mask […]
I admit it. I can’t stand people who text in social settings. I especially get irritated when I see a group of people sitting together, and no one looks up because their faces are 12 inches away from a 5-inch screen. I see this as a symptom of a culture becoming more and more emotionally […]
Yesterday, I went to a funeral of a man I’ve never met. I arrived early and sat alone in the church pew waiting for the service to begin, watching photos of his life flash across a large monitor. Pictures of him as a young man serving during the Korean Conflict, pictures with his high school […]
While I’m sure we’d all agree that seminars, workshops, and online courses are great resources for acquiring skills and techniques for increasing our productivity, the cost and time commitment can often render these options prohibitive; that leaves us to search for something that is both cost-effective and doesn’t take a lot of time. Here’re 6 […]
I had a speaking engagement a few days ago, and the topic was: “How to shave 5 hours off your work week.” My talk was part of an interactive workshop that covered items such as making effective to-do lists, and conquering time-sucking email. After my talk, one of the participants asked me a thought provoking question, “After […]
For as long as I can remember, whenever I heard someone use the phrase “my daughter’s attitude,” I immediately pictured a snotty teenager with her hands on her hips, stomping her feet, rolling her eyes, talking back to her parents, and slamming her bedroom door. Maybe those images are in store for me somewhere down […]
Do you ever feel burnt out or in need of a little motivation boost? It can happen to any of us from time to time. If you’re constantly on the go, it’s easy to feel tired, stressed and in need of a little relief. Here are five simple strategies to recharge your batteries and be […]
