If you read last week’s post, you’ll know that I am doing a weekly series this month with five steps to set yourself up for new results in the new year. Research shows that by the end of January almost half of us who’ve made New Year’s Resolutions will have already given up on one or more of them. And I want you to succeed in achieving your goals this year! Read on for step two in a more effective approach to achieving your goals this year.
We seem to have agreed that the new year is the time to give ourselves and our lives a makeover. And while I’m a big believer in lifelong learning, personal growth and development, I’m not a big fan of new year’s resolutions. The main reason is that there isn’t much evidence that they work. Read on for a powerful new approach to achieving new results in a new way this year.
As the year draws to a close, it’s tempting to fast forward our focus into the year ahead — and the new opportunities and goals that come with it. But there’s value in a little reflection first… Read on for a simple yet powerful year-in-review exercise to release the old and set yourself up for new results in the year ahead.
What would a better, more empowered, less stressed, happier, more creative and focused you mean? When you focus on your own development, you’re growing in ways that have a direct impact on how you show up every day. This can improve your own contributions as well as your day-to-day experience, enjoyment and the quality of all of your relationships – with your team, your clients, with your spouse, your friends, and your children. I’d say that’s a gift worth giving this holiday season. If you agree, here are 6 simple ways to get started…
What happens at work impacts who you are outside of work. And your personal experiences impact how you show up in your professional life. After all, you are only one human. And although, on some level, most of us understand this link – the fact that every part of our life is interconnected – it can be difficult to make the commitment to take care of yourself first. Even when you know the costs. And especially during the busy holiday season.
Are you looking for more from your work and your life? That more could be more happiness, more connected and fulfilled relationships, improved health and well-being, even more productivity at work? If so, then there is one practice that has been scientifically proven to support across all of these areas…it’s called gratitude. Read on (or tune in) for 3 simple ways to cultivate more gratitude today…
When something happens that we aren’t expecting or that we perceive as bad, our minds naturally want to figure it out, to understand how or why it happened. This reaction is perfectly natural and can help us see the lessons that circumstance can teach us. But sometimes our attempts to dissect a situation have a more negative outcome. Even in the most difficult of circumstances, we can reframe our thinking for a more positive outcome…
You hear a lot about mindfulness and mindset these days, and, sure, maybe you’ve felt that you’d like to be more mindful, more aware, even more alive. Yet where to start? And is effort in this area a good use of your time? Read on to see why mindfulness DOES matter. I recently had the…
Make the most of your fall starting today As summer comes to a close, the longer days, warmer temps, and more time spent outside begin to fade with it. For many of us, the Labor Day holiday signals the start of fall – and the beginning of a busier season. Summer vacations are over, children are…
Coaching is hot. But how do you know if coaching is for you? As I talk with people about coaching, a question that often comes up is, how do I know if coaching is for me? Read on for 10 reasons to work with a coach. In Brief In short, working with a coach helps…
