Give Yourself More Time and Space

Do you sometimes find yourself feeling rushed, hurried, stressed, or overwhelmed? Are you looking for just a little more time in your life? If so, you’re not alone. Lots of people feel consumed by everything from their schedules to their devices, their coworkers to their clients, their families and their work. I’m sometimes guilty of … Read more

Want What You Have

Most of us, even those of us who are supposed to know better, spend a lot of time and energy thinking that things will be better as soon as we achieve it.  It might mean getting promoted, moving into a nicer place, making more money, getting married, having children, getting out of debt, finding more … Read more

Accepting What Is

Accepting what is…is one of the many important aspects of life that is much easier said than done. For much of my life, I’ve struggled to accept certain things about myself, others, and the world around me. As someone who’s committed to change and transformation, the idea of “acceptance” has often seemed weak or passive … Read more

How Personal and Emotional Emissions Impact Your Environment

In recent years many of us have an increased awareness of the relationship between humans and our planet. Whether it comes to driving electric or hybrid vehicles, recycling more, buying environmentally-friendly products, or letting our business and political leaders know how we feel, there are lots of things we can do, both big and small, … Read more

3 Ways To Stay Positive in the Midst of Adversity

Finding it difficult to stay positive these days? You’re not alone. For many people, myself included, the stress of life today and all we’ve been through in recent years, makes it all too easy to fall back into a “doom and gloom” outlook on the world around us. Unfortunately, that negativity doesn’t only harm ourselves—but … Read more

Appreciating People: Focus on Who They Are

Would you like to be more effective at appreciating people around you? Think about someone who’s shown you an act of kindness. What did they do or say that made you feel appreciated? It can be as simple as a smile or a thank you, or, more significantly, lending a hand on a project or … Read more

Lean In

Leaning into our fear in a proactive way can be incredibly effective and empowering, yet also quite scary and uncomfortable. When I think of this with my own fears, I see a mental image of myself in a wind tunnel physically leaning forward with all of my might so I won’t get blown over. So … Read more

Resolving Conflict

How do you feel about conflict? Many of us struggle with conflict resolution. We find creative ways to avoid conflicts or even get scared to initiate or engage in conversations that may result in a conflict. Whether we’re comfortable with conflict or not, it’s a part of life, relationships, and work – and always will … Read more

It’s Okay for Things to Go Well

When things go well for you, do you tend to have mixed feelings about it? Do you find yourself feeling uneasy or uncomfortable? While I do love it when things go well, I also tend to have some mixed emotions about it. It can be a little tricky for me to fully embrace and experience … Read more