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…
When we’re ready for a change in our lives – whether we want to start a new business, complete a project, get in shape, or simply organize the kitchen pantry — we tend to want it right away. But change can take time: we are shifting old habits, creating something new. Taking new actions and creating new habits takes consistent practice before they become second nature. Read on to learn how to make big changes in a way that sticks.
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…
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…
I was talking with a friend and colleague recently and found the conversation moving toward back-to-school preparation (for her children) and fall schedule (for us both). Here we were in mid-July, both just back from our respective summer vacations and already…
How do you stay present during your day? Have you ever found yourself in a place where you weren’t fully present to the moment and successfully steered yourself back to presence? What specifically happened?
