While the specific ways people react to change vary widely, there are always two components to everyone’s reaction. One component is their logical reaction and the other, their emotional reaction. Here are two suggestions that can help you deal with changes in your workplace and life: First, get beneath the headline. Try to understand the […]
Read More →What could you do with two to two-and-a-half hours each day? Probably, a lot. That’s how much time the average person loses to interruptions and distractions. If you get distracted easily, things like unplanned telephone calls, responding to the ding of emails, answering text messages, drop-by-visitors, hallway interactions, emergencies and crises can quickly derail your […]
Read More →When it comes to pressure in the workplace or at home, which situations trigger feelings of overload, burden, overwhelm and stress? How do you typically react? Do you freeze up, get angry or cranky, gossip, feel frustrated, or stop working and start complaining? Do you overreact? The next time pressure and overload land in your […]
Read More →You’re about to engage in a difficult, yet crucial conversation – one where emotional tensions are high, you’re intent on proving a point, being right and prevailing. Often times, there’s little warning. You may suddenly find yourself in the middle of a response before you’ve properly assessed the situation. When difficult conversations don’t happen, problems […]
Read More →Every day, opportunities are presented to us. They may be disguised as obstacles, problems or issues, but what they really are is a chance to demonstrate our ability to make a positive contribution to our lives or our company’s goals and objectives. The best way to take advantage of these opportunities is by making conscious […]
Read More →Like every year in your life, 2013 is YOUR YEAR. It’s sure to bring you multiple opportunities to live with a clear mind, a grateful heart, and look forward to the next steps on your journey with joy-filled anticipation. The start of the new year is the perfect time for Intentional Reflection. Purposefully look back […]
Read More →I was coaching a man recently, and his reaction to the call for change was classic. To Jack, changing meant he wouldn’t be the person he used to be. About that, we agreed. He wouldn’t be his old self any longer. As he contemplated change, his concerns began to surface. “I don’t want to lose myself. […]
Read More →We tend to react to familiar situation in familiar ways. That’s clearly true any time we find ourselves back in a familiar situation – like celebrating a holiday with our family of origin or our in-laws. Without thinking, old ingrained patterns of behavior kick in. When the pattern is constructive, the gathering tends to feel […]
Read More →Many of you wrote in response to last week’s post, “Hurricane Sandy: My Personal Pivot Point.” Your words were kind. Your offers of help were genuine and generous. You opened up your homes, extending an invitation to visit, escape the chaos and rest. And, knowing that you’re praying for us, enveloping us in loving thought, […]
Read More →Thanksgiving is a beautiful holiday – a day of appreciation for the amazing legacy I’ve inherited and the abundance with which I’m blessed. With heart-felt gratitude, this Thanksgiving season, I’m reflecting on and appreciating the many people on whose shoulders I stand. Their lives and contributions have eased my path. I’ve been the beneficiary of […]
Read More →When the bus pulled up to our lane, the kids yelled, “Oooh! Look at your house.” Looking out the window, we saw nothing but a curl of smoke where our house once stood. Exiting the bus, mouths gaping in disbelief, tears streaming down our faces, my brother Lee and I ran, trembling, into the waiting […]
Read More →Are your relationships resting on a strong foundation of trust? If so, you may be among the 49% of people in the US who say they have a high level of trust in others. But, here’s the rub: if 49% trust others that means 51% aren’t so trusting. What’s that about? While I can’t account […]
Read More →Are you among the many people for whom working long hours, multitasking and pressing to meet deadlines have become a way of life? In the short-term, these are practical solutions. But, research tells us that this pattern, over the long-term, increases stress levels and results in lower levels of productivity. Eventually, even though you’re plenty […]
Read More →Here’s a bit of information about yourself you may not have known. It can support your professional development, up your Emotional Intelligence – and boost your self-esteem. You can read minds! Did you know that? And, in all fairness, you need to know that others can read your mind, too – your thoughts, feelings and […]
Read More →Guest Blog by Suzy Egan “Women are better investors.” That was the headline during the evening news last week; the same week that the market reversed direction more than some of the most famous roller coasters in the world. I thought this needed a little more investigation. Over the past few years there have been […]
Read More →If the uncomfortable task of coaching someone on how they dress for work falls to you, you may be struggling with what to say and how to say it in a way that maintains a good working relationship. Words can be your enemy or your friend in a conversation that strikes so close to the […]
Read More →Taking the Sting Out of Giving Feedback About Work-Appropriate Dress The way we look is a very personal and sensitive matter. Yet, physical appearance defines our image – our brand – and influences the way others see us. It impacts our credibility and plays a significant role in opening and closing doors to opportunity. Talent […]
Read More →Today, I’m happy to announce, we’ve launched the new Spirit of Purpose™ website. This new dynamic website is where our community can come together and learn more about how they can Live Better Now! It is a place where you’ll find encouragement to make conscious choices that will lead to authentic, lasting growth. The Spirit […]
Read More →Guest Blog by Kim Gaskin One of today’s most popular smart phone and Internet games can actually play out in our lives. Do you feel upset about things in your life or aggravated about someone doing something to you or taking something that belongs to you? Angry Birds slingshot themselves across a playing field into […]
Read More →There were no mantra’s or memorization. There was no ancient language. I learned that at its most basic, meditation is about doing nothing. It’s about stopping our racing mind long enough for it to clear and function more efficiently. I can do that. I can do “nothing.” Or can I?
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