“Beware of the barrenness of a busy life.” Socrates According to Eric Schmidt, the former CEO of Google, five exabytes of data were created between the dawn of civilization and 2003, and now that much is created every two days. And we try to process it all, on the phone, the iPad®, the laptop, in…
Before Asking, What Value Are You Giving Your Customers and Followers? I had never heard of Amanda Palmer or her music before I read her book the Art of Asking. But whether you like indie punk rock or not, you will be a fan of Amanda Palmer and her ability to connect with her fans…
A negative thinker sees a difficulty in every opportunity and a positive thinker sees an opportunity in every difficulty- Anonymous Have you ever seen a child trying something new and getting belittled? And then, as he fails, he is ridiculed and doesn’t want to risk again. That’s how negativity works. It seeps into the consciousness…
How Often Do Say Yes to Possible Success? How many times a day do you say no to opportunities, invitations, assignments, challenges, chances to advance your career, things that would stretch you out of of your comfort zone? If you say “no” too often, you could be holding yourself back. Why Shonda Rhimes Made a…
“Yoga is invigoration in relaxation. Freedom in routine. Confidence through self-control. Energy within and energy without.” Ymber Delecto Three bad car accidents over 20 years have left me with some tension, imbalance and misalignment in my neck and shoulders. Chiropractic helped a great deal, but what really healed me and continues to is yoga. Almost…
How Often Do You Unknowingly Sabotage Yourself with an Upper Limit? Many leaders unknowingly sabotage their own success when they approach a new level of responsibility, visibility, or influence. This phenomenon is often referred to as an upper limit, an internal comfort threshold formed by past experiences, beliefs, or conditioning. When leaders begin to expand…
Do Your Emails Come Across as Rude? Apparently, how you start and end your emails makes a big difference. You may think that sending a quick, curt response without saying Hello or Thank You is the best way to work. But that’s not true. Data scientists at Boomerang reviewed some 350,000 emails and found that…
Cold Showers Have Amazing Benefits Cold showers and ice baths? How could those help me? About a month ago, I attended a 5 day workshop with one of the world’s leading personal development coaches and speakers, Brendon Burchard. He coaches Oprah and her team. In sharing various techniques for maintaining energy and vitality, he explained…
“We’re not who we say we are, we’re not who we want to be. We are the sum of the influence and impact that we have in our lives on others.” Carl Sagan When I was in second grade, I made it to the finals of the school poetry contest. And I lost. I was devastated, but…
Restoring Stability After Emotional Shock Trauma can arise from many experiences: natural disasters, sudden loss, violence, accidents, or deeply personal events. Emotional shock does not always resolve quickly. Sometimes it resurfaces unexpectedly, even years later. While professional support is often essential, there are stabilizing actions that can help restore balance in the moment. Practical Steps…