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4 Words That Can Change A Life

5 minutes read

October 15, 2021

Have you ever been in a place where you felt unsure and filled with fear and self-doubt when you wondered where your confidence and courage went (or if you ever truly ...

How can this [still] be happening?

7 minutes read

September 7, 2021

Have you said something to yourself like this? Maybe even recently? It can be frustrating, discouraging, and overwhelming with all that is going on in the world, our work, and ...

Massive Action or Passive Action, which are you taking toward your success?

6 minutes read

February 4, 2021

We all know that the only way to reach our goals is to take massive action. Sitting around and waiting for good fortune to join you on your couch is ...

R.I.S.E. in 2021

6 minutes read

December 30, 2020

In order to bounce forward from 2020, you need to R.I.S.E. in 2021. What are you looking forward to in the New Year? 2020 has been quite a doozy. Some ...

Giving Thanks for Stress, Anxiety & Frustration

3 minutes read

November 23, 2020

During the month of November here in the United States, I just can’t help but think about everything that I am thankful for. This year our Thanksgiving falls on November ...

Is ‘upper’ management impacting your happiness?

7 minutes read

October 19, 2020

In these crazy times with all that is going on in the world, does it seem like your upper management has gone crazy? (And yes, I realize that you might ...

Leading Without Authority

5 minutes read

June 24, 2020

You’ve heard and maybe even used these excuses. “I didn’t know that.” “I don’t have time for that.” “That’s above my pay grade. It’s not my call.” “This organization is ...

Find Your Peace in Turbulent Times

5 minutes read

March 25, 2020

WOW! The world is really changing as I write this. Thousands are dying from COVID-19 virus and millions are being forced to live a life separate from the ones they ...

Do You “Want” Enough?

12 minutes read

February 10, 2020

Imagine it’s one year from today and it’s been the most WONDERFUL, SUCCESSFUL, FULFILLING year of your life so far. What has happened? Can you describe how it feels? Can ...

procrastination at the office

Overcoming Procrastination

6 minutes read

October 28, 2019

So, what have you told yourself you are going to start doing yesterday (or last year) and you still haven’t started? Exercising Eating better Working less Treating your family better ...

What’s your relationship with STRESS?

7 minutes read

September 11, 2019

In last month’s blog post/newsletter, we talked about the advantages of stress and how it makes you stronger so you aren’t like a droopy tree in Biosphere 2. I promised ...

Are you embracing the goodness of STRESS?

7 minutes read

August 12, 2019

Have you ever heard of Biosphere 2 and its limp trees? Are you wondering what that might have to do with STRESS? Well… Biosphere 2 was a structure built to ...

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