Use These 5 Tips for Better Interactions
We recently surpassed the 1-year mark of the Covid-19 pandemic, and for many people, the past year has brought feelings of loneliness and isolation. Thankfully, it seems we are arriving at a new phase in our national recovery, so I...
How to Start a Difficult Conversation
You might think that successful, charismatic business leaders who talk to people every day can speak to anyone about anything. They appear to confidently start conversations with their employees about poor performance, their customers about the...
15 CEOs Share What They Learned From the Pandemic
It's been one year since businesses in the United States first went into lockdown following the initial outbreak of Covid-19. For most companies, the transition to working remotely was abrupt. But even those that already employed a remote...
There's good news about stress.
I recently learned about the upside of stress from watching Kelly McGonigal's TedTalk. It is interesting to look at stress from another lens – instead of seeing stress as bad, we need to make it our friend.
McGonigal says...
Just say, "Thanks."
What happens when someone at your home or work does something nice for you, they go out of their way, or perhaps they make an effort to change how they respond to you?
What about when someone makes your life a little easier or does...
This ONE easy step can change unhealthy behaviors
Do you keep repeating old negative patterns? Are you feeling stuck in your ways?
No matter how stuck you may feel, you can change your behaviors or patterns that you don’t like. The best part is, it only takes one step.
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Are you just "soldiering" on... doing what needs to be done?
Have you ever caught yourself marching in time to life’s demands?
You’re shuffling kids here, there, everywhere, and don’t catch a break until your head hits your pillow. You’re putting in extra hours at work to...
There's no such thing as "a little nasty."
It's the old cliché: you can’t be “a little pregnant.”
Maybe you’re on your last nerve, and you lash out to show your frustration, or you want the other person to feel as badly as you do.
I get it....
When it’s Time to Relax - Breathe in What You Need
If you are having a tough moment or you just want to relax, gain some control or calm yourself down quickly, this is a great solution. I use it all the time!!
First, think about how you want to feel in that moment.
For example:
- If...
Are You in the Driver’s Seat?
Let’s look at “driving in a car” as a metaphor for how individuals live their lives.
It’s important to be an effective and careful driver. When you are driving, you should have your hands securely on the...