In the wake of some of the recent events in the world and in light of so much of what we’ve all been through the past few years, I’ve been finding it challenging to focus on the good stuff, even though this is at the core of my approach to life and what I teach. … Read more
As much as we love to lend our support and help others, many of us find asking for help awkward or uncomfortable. How can we shift our mindset on what it means about us when we’re willing to reach out to others? When we ask people for their time, feedback, or support in a gracious … Read more
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably spent more time than you’d like to admit trying to “fix” your “flaws.” Although I may pretend otherwise, many of my goals, desires, and even my motivation to grow and change has often come from a deep place of insecurity within me – thinking that if I could … Read more
Patience is powerful. It can help us persevere, reduce stress, and overcome challenges. Patience may be a virtue, but it’s something I often find challenging. How about you? Given the pace, uncertainty, and intensity of life and work these days, I don’t think I’m alone in the struggle to be patient. But why can it … Read more
Do you struggle with finding life balance? Do you struggle to ground yourself and stay focused? The saying “keep your head in the clouds, and your feet on the ground” is something my dad used to say. While I’ve heard this saying many times (and have always thought it was pretty corny and cheesy), I’ve … Read more
How often do you compare yourself to others? If you’re anything like me and most of the people I know and work with, you probably compare yourself to others more than you’d like to admit. And, as you may have noticed (like I have), this comparison process never seems to feel good or work well. … Read more
The power of forgiveness is so important for our relationships, teams, and overall well-being. But it can be difficult, especially these days. Resentment doesn’t serve us. As the saying goes, “holding a grudge is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.” We are the ones taking the poison in and somehow think … Read more
I have a bit of a love-hate relationship with accountability. Similar to feedback, I know how important it is for us to hold ourselves and others accountable. It’s so essential to effectively embrace accountability ourselves and within our teams. It benefits us, our teams, and everyone around us. And yet, it can be scary. Why … Read more
While it isn’t easy to admit, I can see how my own addiction to struggling has actually and somewhat ironically created more struggle in my life. How about you…are you addicted to struggle? Many of us have resistance to allowing things to come easy. Here are some of the main “reasons” and beliefs we tend … Read more
Self-righteousness can sometimes be hard for us to fully understand and own up to. Many of us are quite opinionated and will happily share our thoughts openly. The issue isn’t with our opinions or even our willingness to express them passionately; it’s the self-righteousness with which we hold our opinions that can be problematic. When … Read more
