It’s easy to remember your failures. You’re keenly aware of things you haven’t done. You set goals based on subjective indicators of success, as if numbers are all it takes to make you happy. The right number on the scale. The right number in your bank account. The right number in your zip code. All too often you fail to … Read More
Why it’s better to receive than to give
My biggest lesson this past year has been learning it is better to receive than give. This is the lesson that has contributed the most to my business success. Yeah, you read that right, I said it is better to RECEIVE than GIVE. I was raised to believe the opposite is true- that is better to give than receive. And am … Read More
Take a leap of faith
When was the last time you did something that excited you? How about the last time you did something that scared you? Have you felt exhilarated in the last year? The last 6 months? Maybe you’re not a risk-taker. I get it. You’d rather be comfy. Maybe you’re a comfortador. (Points to those of you that caught that Buffy reference.) … Read More
How to deal with the office bully
Every office has one- the office bully. That person who intimidates and manipulates those around him- disrupting work, destroying morale, and making everyone in the office as miserable as he is. I’ve worked with bullies who were my co-workers, my employees, and my boss. It mattered little if I was the manager or the employee- an office bully bullies indiscriminately, … Read More
7 steps to get a promotion
Is your career or business in a slump? Is it beyond time for a raise? Are you waiting for someone, anyone, to recognize your potential and give you the opportunity to shine? Getting promoted in your career or your own business isn’t the result of doing quality work day-in-and-day-out. I’m sure there are some people who get promoted doing quality … Read More
How Toastmasters helped me overcome fear of failure
This week I gave my 10th speech in Toastmasters, completing the Competent Communicator manual and achieving my CC certification. After being a regular member of Toastmasters for over a year-and-a-half I have become an accomplished speaker. Even still, when it came time to give my 10th speech I was woefully nervous and felt under-prepared. As sometimes happens in life other … Read More
Get More Out Of Life: Try Something New!
When was the last time you tried something new? Variety is, indeed, the spice of life and trying new things is a great way to learn and grow and enjoy yourself doing it! Life is more interesting and more satisfying when you challenge yourself and experience new things. All you have to do is take the leap! What I tried: … Read More
18 Ways to Have Fun at Work (And Life!)
We think of work as, well, work. No doubt you hear the weekly Monday lament, but work doesn’t have to be all bad, in fact it doesn’t need to be bad at all! Having fun at work has many benefits, including minimizing boredom and fatigue, relieving tension and stress, improving morale, inspiring innovation and creativity, reducing conflict, and improving mental … Read More
How To Stop Overreacting To Life
I admit it! I’m an Over-reactor. Sometimes I take things personally. Sometimes I let my feelings determine my state of mind. I allow myself to believe that whatever just happened is erroneous, incorrect, offensive, or otherwise REALLY BIG DEAL! Sometimes I experience positive overreaction. I make people, places, and things outside myself bigger and better than myself. I think this … Read More
Set goals that matter
Setting the right goals is an important first step in personal and professional success. Often when you set goals for yourself, you focus on a goal that doesn’t address your core values and your intentions. When your goals are not aligned with your true objective, you are more likely to become discouraged and frustrated when achieving those goals doesn’t get … Read More
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