Burnout may come from having to juggle work and life during unprecedented times at home. It may come from having an excessive quantity of work with finite hours and limited attention span to complete it. Burnout can result from a dose of extreme loneliness, moments of high anxiety or from sensing a lack of [...]
As we reach the one year mark of the pandemic, our emotions may be varied but the loss universal. Out of grief and longing come unlikely gifts. We’ve all experienced and dealt with the last year uniquely. Some faired better than others, some struggled with tangible and intangible challenges, while others may even have [...]
Today, as the US celebrates Juneteenth, I invite us all to be intentional. To celebrate the end of slavery but also to do & learn more. Use this day as a time of remembrance, exploration and celebration of African American history and heritage. Take time to educate yourself and to learn how to make [...]
We need you Every single one of YOU. Your strength. Your compassion. Your voice! Your unique approach and perspective is needed. Your willingness to stand up for others is crucial. Your silence is not acceptable. How will you take responsibility? What can you learn? Who can you listen to? What are you willing to share [...]
Loss requires time to process. We were thrown into an unknown with countless changes and numerous losses. Suddenly, unexpectedly. Everything is different now. We are different. Life (re)imagined. Routines interrupted. Regular activities suspended. Unclear about duration, severity and outcome. We are craving the little things we once took for granted or complained about. What [...]
Deciding where to put our attention results in the ‘right’ type of productivity in our lives. It minimizes the need for constantly checking off items on our to-do list, and allows us to live intentionally and by choice. In doing so, work feels more fluid, relationships more meaningful and life more colorful. This type [...]
When we are fully in alignment, we can achieve a state of optimal productivity and effortless results. Mind energy requires clarity and trust. By making space to listen to our inner wisdom and stay open, we manifest our desires effortlessly. Synchronicities are reminders of meaningful coincidences we should not overlook. Indications of what is [...]
Often when things are going well, we overlook the possibilities of true greatness. We remain stuck in the ‘good’ when things can be extraordinary. Breaking away from your personal status quo requires you to start imagining greatness to then reach it. Here are three steps to get you started. One, identify and get clear [...]
In life as in business, taking risks requires courage. It forces us to face our fears of uncertainty. Stepping out of our comfort zone is an opportunity to improve self-awareness and build new skills. Problem solving, reframing and finding new approaches are the results. Regardless of the outcome, we grow through the process and [...]
As humans, we are wired to learn from negative experiences as a way to keep us safe. Our ancestors needed this to survive. Today, negative thoughts increase stress and decrease happiness. By catching ourselves in these unhelpful patterns, we can start to reshape negativity. Since negative thinking is often habitual, taking note of what [...]
