Responding to an Act of Violence
How should we respond to the shooting in Tucson? Do we stand up to force change or do we reach out to one another in ways that inspire connection? This choice affects our future.
5-second Life-Expanding Technique
Here is a life-enriching, simple technique I'm amazed I didn't discover years ago. Enjoy!
Want to Change? Get Angry!
You must feel a strong emotion like anger to fully commit to changing your self-concept and behavior. You also need to know when to turn it on and off. Read more for tips on how to use your emotions for making the changes you desire.
An Answer To All Your Problems
When you find yourself obsessing about a problem, step back and ask this question to see a new possibility.
Is Your Goal Just A Number?
Is your goal a number or the impact you make, or both? This story will help you discover why you work so hard.
Use Your Emotions to Change Your Life
Changing your life is about emotions--what you don't want to feel anymore. Instead of being a victim of emotions you don't like, you can use them to ensure your success. Read more...
Up in the Air about Relationships
On the surface, the movie Up in the Air has a simple plot and message about the importance of relationships. Below the surface, the movie is much more profound, looking at how we define ourselves by the bonds we create. This post explores this concept and asks for your insights.
A Long Way from “An Education̶...
My excuse is predictable--I haven't posted much lately because I'm working to meet my book deadlines. Life is too busy, too chaotic and unpredictable to stay in touch. Sound familiar?
Yet after watching the movie, An Education, I am grateful for my crazy, full life. It wasn't too long ago women had so few options in life that marriage seemed like a good escape from a colorless future. Not that nursing
Five tips for detaching from judgment
Judgment takes up real estate in your brain. Your working memory has limited capacity. When you are judging others or yourself, you are limiting your creativity. You are also decreasing your sense of humor and fun.
When you negatively judge someone, you can barely hear what they have to say.
Tip #1 Take in and release your breath slowly to clear your mind.
You might find the person who is annoying you isn’t
Cool new book on handling difficult peop...
My friend and colleague, Marsha Petrie Sue offers up a hardcore guide for responding instead of reacting in tough times in her new book The Reactor Factor: How to Handle Difficult Work Situations Without Going Nuclear.
Anyone can prevent getting sucked into all the ugliness of the workplace and stop the negative spiral. Here are some of the topics:
Learn to manage those spoiled brats in the office.
Know how to
Blog Links
Get Updates
Tags
"emotional freedom"
"stress management"
Authenticity
Awareness
brain biology
burn-out
career planning
change
coaching
coaching women
communications
conflict resolution
Decision-Making
emotional intelligence
Energy Management
friendships
Gender differences
Gratitude
happiness
High-achieving
high achievers
Hope
intimacy
Leadership
leadership skills development
Life Balance
Life Lessons
Life Purpose
passion
peace of mind
personal development
personal goals
personal growth
problem-solving
Relationships
Relationship success
Self-Awareness
Self-concept
stress
Success
successful women
Time management
values
visioning
women leaders
