We are told that the holidays should be a time of joy, happiness, and family togetherness. All that pressure to keep the happy in the holidays can also bring added stress, disappointment, and loneliness. One of the best ways to reduce the stress of the season is to spend time with supportive friends. So, I got together … [Read more...]
Why Putting On Your Own Oxygen Mask First Makes You More Attractive
“Put yourself first...Because if you can't care about yourself, how are you gonna care for someone else?”-- Anonymous Anyone who has ever flown in a plane has heard the flight attendant give these instructions: "In the event of a decompression, an oxygen mask will automatically appear in front of you. To start the flow of … [Read more...]
Even Stinky Feet Can Be Scheduled for Success!
“There’s a lot of online advice on measuring various things in your business, your fitness routines, you diet, etc. Most of it emphasizes benefits such as control and awareness. And it’s true – measuring anything on a regular basis does increase both. However, I want to add a benefit that comes to light less frequently: … [Read more...]
Yes, You Are Worth It – Now Let’s Get To It!
“Be free all worthy spirits, and stretch yourselves, for greatness and for height.”-- George Chapman Here we are again…preparing for a New Year. And, everywhere we turn, we are being encouraged to participate in the ritual of making resolutions. Years ago, just like for many people, the making of resolutions often came … [Read more...]
How I stopped playing ‘Beat the Clock’ and Learned to Attract Success Instead!
“There is no such thing as work-life balance. Everything worth fighting for unbalances your life.” ― Alain de Botton I can remember a time that if someone told me to take a ‘rest,’ I would be laughing hysterically and sarcastically as I considered everything I was feeling I ‘had to do’ during the holidays in addition to … [Read more...]