We tend to be judged by how quickly and how much we can get done, making it hard to cultivate a mindset that supports slowing down. And yet this place of being centered, rested, and relaxed is one that enables us to bring our best into all that we do – while enjoying each day more. Read on for three things I learned from ten days away.
Start your day right each morning and set the tone for your day. The way you choose to start your day can have a profound impact on your day-to-day experience, not to mention your effectiveness at work and as a leader. Read on for six strategies to discover what works best for you to start your day in a way that sets you up for more successful outcomes.
In today’s fast paced and competitive world, many of the trainings I see organizational and individual customers prioritize for themselves and their teams are focused on keeping up with the latest industry trends. But if you want to improve your overall day-to-day experience, it’s important to prioritize your personal and professional development.
Need some motivation for practicing more gratitude this Thanksgiving? Read on to see why gratitude is more than just a nice idea: it’s good for our minds, our bodies, our businesses and our relationships.
It’s discouraging to put in a long day and to feel – at the end – that you’ve not gotten anything done. At least not the things you’d set out to do. From emails, meetings and phone calls to colleagues with quick questions that can take up most of the morning, it can feel like distractions and interruptions are more the rule than the exception.
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…
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…
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…
