Sleep is one of the most critical ingredients to health and stress relief. Less than 7 hours a night is considered a carcinogen by the World Health Organization and makes you 3x more susceptible to colds and flu. You operate at a cognitive disadvantage when you sleep less and are more prone to have 20…
Are You Living with a Poverty Consciousness? Have you ever been around a large family that did not have much money but was filled with joy and love? They feel blessed, and have a wonderful attitude of gratitude that people with far less money have. It’s not that they don’t have financial worries like everyone else,…
Just 15 Minutes a Day Can Save Your Life According to the former US Surgeon General, C. Everett Koop, 60% of all Americans do not get sufficient exercise to strengthen their own immune system. Exercise helps release “feel-good” hormones like serotonin, beta-endorphin, and dopamine into your system. According to Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter, even…
You Can’t Enjoy One without the Other Lots of people have been hurt by the recession, and many people are scrambling to get more money, pay off debt and be financially secure. I know what that fear and anxiety can be like, because I lived through it. Not long ago, my husband was underemployed…
Study Shows Accountability and Written Goals are the Key Many people use the new year to kick off resolutions, but the truth is, only 1/8 of people actually follow through, according to Darren Hardy. Resolutions typically don’t work because: • lack of support and belief in your resolutions • lack of a realistic action plan…
It Can Also Fire You Up! A 2006 Journal of Advanced Nursing study showed that listening to music one hour a day for a week reduced symptoms of depression by 25%. Music, especially classical music, can also serve as a powerful stress-relief tool. Listening to Pachelbel’s famous Canon in D major while preparing to speak…
Success is Just Around the Corner What do Nelson Mandela and Winston Churchill have in common? Mostly an incredible spirit and determination. Mandela was incarcerated for 27 years, and became president of the African National Congress in South Africa in 1991. During that time, he was sorely tested as loved ones were killed, isolation haunted him…
And Actively Listen to the Answers At work, one of the best ways to improve your relationships with your colleagues, superiors and direct reports is to ask meaningful open-ended questions and then sit back and listen- actively. In an earlier blog post, I described active listening as the state where you focus completely on the other person, don’t speak, have…
Acknowledge Each Other Regularly Taking the time to thank your loved ones for their small acts of kindness goes a long way. It’s a key to a good marriage, friendship or family. Certainly, one spouse may do most of the cooking and the other take out the garbage, but sharing your appreciation of each other throughout the week can…
Pay Attention to Your Prospect’s Style In Neuro- Linguistic Programming, the concept of matching styles means that if someone converses with you in a quiet, low key manner, you respond in kind, matching vocal tone, physical gestures and body posture. If they sit back with their arms crossed, you do the same. You don’t mimick every gesture, but…