Whether it’s with our team at work or our kids at home, we all know that being reactive can often lead to regretting an action or response later on. But when we take a step back and respond with curiosity, the outcome is almost always more favorable than if we had just reacted without thinking. This blog post will focus on the power of asking questions and why responding instead of reacting is so important. […]
Have you ever made a decision that didn’t turn out well? We’ve all been there! But why do we sometimes make bad choices? More often than not, it’s because we don’t like to feel bad. We only know how to escape our feelings, which can lead us to self-sabotage. So what can be done? The answer is pretty simple. All we have to do is take a step back and examine what is really going […]
We all want inner peace and deep fulfillment, but it can often feel like it’s out of reach. This is especially true for busy professionals who are feeling overwhelmed by their everyday lives, a true gray area of life. But is it really an impossible goal? Can we achieve joy in all aspects of our life? The answer is yes – with the right mindset and reframing strategies, you can find inner peace and deep […]
Have you ever looked at something and thought, “that’s impossible!”? If so, you know what it’s like to experience an illusion. Last week, Rob and I visited the Paradox Museum in Miami and were fascinated by the exhibits and false illusions. This got me thinking about life in general…do we sometimes put up a façade to create an illusion of perfection for others to see? Maintaining a False Appearance Takes Energy I know firsthand how […]
Do you remember when you were a teenager and were directed to come home by curfew or you’d be grounded? While you recognized this was good for you, it felt forceful and controlling. You knew your parents were only doing the right thing, but nobody wants to be told what to do, not as a teenager nor as an adult. Perhaps you’re a rebel like me. You do things “your way”. I look at rules […]
Are you a people pleaser?? Let’s talk about your boundaries. Have you said this would be the last time you say ‘yes’ to something you don’t really want to do… So, why are you doing it? Are you afraid to say no? Do you feel guilty for having time to yourself? Are you saying, “well, no one else will do it, so I might as well?” I get it, I feel that way too. We […]
Let me begin by stating there is no such thing as a perfect life. We ALL experience a feeling of “is this all there is?” from time to time. For some, this has been a way of life. When you think of mediocrity, what comes to mind? The Merriam Webster dictionary definition of mediocre is this: Mediocre – of moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance My definition: So-so, humdrum, meh, settling, just okay […]
Have you ever wondered why you do something over and over again knowing that it’s not the best decision for you, but you try again hoping for a different outcome? Yup, me too. It’s the definition of insanity, doing something over and over again expecting a different result. And this, my friend, is what keeps us stuck in pattern loops, or we can also say habit loops. Insanity… Stop the Insanity! We all have familiar […]
Tell me if this sounds like you… You want to cut back or quit drinking. You want to lose a few pounds. You want to feel great about yourself. You want to excel professionally. And you want to enjoy your life now, not just when you retire some day. Great! So how will you do it? You will need this one thing in order to be successful. Your BIG Why. If your why isn’t big […]
Warning, this is a BOLD statement: Doing this will write your destiny. It can provide abundance or tremendous regret. It can create legacies, good or bad. This ONE thing is really a lot of things with many options and we get to do it quite often. So what is this that holds so much power for us? Decisions. As I sit down to write this blog, I feel tremendous pressure to get this message right. […]
I’m a perpetual life-learner, a 7x career path conqueror, Executive Lifestyle Coach, Author, and Speaker. I’m also a former hot mess that was stuck in several gray areas of my life (drinking being the top one!) and wondering how I got there. This blog is a columniation of my methodology, teachings, beliefs, and personal struggles that I’ve endured over the years. I hope it blesses you.
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