Major disruptions are a “gotcha” we all experience at one time or another in our lives. We get fired, laid off or passed over; a loved one dies, leaves or gets in trouble; a project stalls or gets cancelled. The list, unfortunately, is endless. For some, the impact of these hard times is overwhelming. Recovery, if […]
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March 12, 2021 What do desktop clutter, inadequate tools for the job, a too-chatty co-worker and a troublesome relationship with the boss have in common? They’re all tolerations, the little and big things we put up with—often without realizing it—that sap our energy and drain our life force. Every time we tolerate something, we deplete the
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February 9, 2021 Love is patient, love is kind… If you’ve ever been to a wedding, you’ve most likely heard these words that stem from the popular bible verse in 1 Corinthians 13:4. One of the most noted holidays in February centers around Valentine’s Day — hearts, candy, flowers, love and affection. I’m not here
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January 12, 2021 What a year! As the new year begins, the focus for most of us is to look ahead and eagerly yearn for something better. You may have set goals, new year resolutions, or have big plans for a big change to happen. I do too. But before I can do that, it’s
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January 1, 2021 Tis’ the season where resolutions and treadmills both gain popularity, both with the hope of positive results. However for many, the treadmill of life is gaining momentum and itsresults don’t end well. Do you work hard but feel like you’ve accomplished little or nothing at the end of the day? Do the
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Congratulations! After great effort and focused energy, you’ve finally landed a fabulous new position—one that is sure to advance your career and meet your work and personal goals in a way your old position never could. But don’t stop there. Getting hired or promoted is just the first step. You’ll need to spend as much effort and
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The path of a goal, whether a goal set for your personal life or in the course of business, is generally seen as having four steps: Assess the situation Set goals for how you want it to be Take steps to achieve the goals Achieve the goals (completion) After Step 4, many people return to
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Recently, I’ve had clients who have been struggling to make some tough decisions. They feel fed up, discouraged, disrespected, not valued or not heard. Similar to how some of us may feel with the COVID crisis or the upcoming election. Here’s what I’ve learned. We have a choice to make. We can remain bitter or we
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Pleasing other people—who could find fault with that? Isn’t it a good thing to consider the needs of others, to be gracious, to be nice? By all means! But for many, the desire to please becomes an addictive need to please others, even at the expense of their own health and happiness. It takes a toll
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September 29, 2020 Remember your first day of school? Your first date? What about your first day on a new job? What’s the common theme? Hopefully you’ve said, “it’s the unknown.” In each scenario, walking into something unknown creates curiosity. Curiosity poses questions, questions result in answers, and answers give us confidence to take the
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