Stress is occurring at an alarming rate, and with our 24/7 world. more and more people are experiencing stress, anxiety, overwhelm and depression. So what can you do, right now? The Astonishing Power of Breath Try this. Hold your breath for as long as you can- until it almost hurts to let it out. Unless…
The Key to More Effective Relationships at Home and Work Oracle Vice President Meg Bear says empathy is the critical 21st century skill. In an article in Fortune Magazine, business experts cite emotional intelligence as one of the most needed business skillsets for the coming decades. Developing emotional intelligence strengthens trust, empathy, and clarity, all…
Is Not Necessarily What Your Boss Wants You to Do Setting priorities in today’s world can be challenging. All of us have so many demands on us and managing multiple priorities can be like juggling with boxing gloves on- something’s sure to fall. Practicing resilience as a leader is critical in today’s high pressure business…
Buyer Beware I’ve been buying stock photos for over two decades, back when one photo might cost $1000 to use. Nowadays, most people buy from royalty-free stock photo houses, and I have also been doing that for years. As an author, I understand intellectual property rights and protecting artists, photographers,writers, etc. I know how it…
New Research May Change How You Think About Stress Most of us know that stress is bad for us. It’s epidemic, costing business and industry in the US $300 Billion annually. 80% of all doctors’ visits are stress-related. And yet new research has come out that says stress may actually be good for you– in…
Hydrotherapy Could Reduce Your Stress Osteopath Vicky Vlachonis, author The Body Doesn’t Lie, recommends hot/cold rinsing in the shower to reduce stress and revitalize the body. Vicky says that changing hot water to cold and back again boosts your circulation and causes your blood vessels to expand and contract. It also impacts your lymphatic system….
“Argue for your limitations and sure enough, they’re yours.” Richard Bach 75-85% of those most of our daily thoughts are negative. We judge ourselves severely, we think we should do it better, we compare ourselves to others and find fault with ourselves. Oprah said, “Comparison is violence against oneself.” Powerful! In her book, Your Body…
Be Here Now In the US, we celebrated Mother’s Day yesterday. My own mother died when I was 21, after a long terminal illness. I still miss her delectible meals, artistic talent and haunting beauty. While she ill, I was cared for by an incredible woman named Cinderella. I was so blessed to have her…
In today’s dog eat dog world, you will go farther faster by cultivating positive relationships at work. Use these tips to build rapport and create a better work environment.
About 1/2 of all Americans report feeling depressed in winter. Seasonal affective disorder can cause energy loss, grumpy moods and carb craving. Here’s how to beat the stress of winter!