Your Life Is a Choice. Choose Wisely. Not long ago, we celebrated my father-in-law’s 80th birthday in Boston. A successful businessman who is mostly retired, he is a vital, vibrant man who has chosen to live life entirely on his own terms. He plays tennis several times a week, square dances regularly, and participates fully…
Follow Your Intuition All of us have intuitive feelings- those gut instincts which warn you about someone or something. Over the years, I have found that as we cultivate and appreciate our intuition, it can be a great source of wisdom and knowledge. At one time, my husband had 120+ employees. Whenever his management team hired a new…
Pets Heal on So Many Levels “Cathy, Eric and their son Michael Keesling had retired early after handling a flooded basement and setting up a gasoline pump to empty it. Their beloved mellow cat, Winnie, sat in the window enjoying the sounds of the evening. All of sudden, Michael passed out in the hallway. Cathy…
One of the most common questions I hear as a professional speaker is how to overcome nervousness and anxiety when presenting. The answer is simple and reliable: preparation. When leaders prepare deliberately, confidence follows. Anxiety fades. Presence strengthens. Four Ways to Prepare for Great Presentations 1. Prepare Your Material Know your message thoroughly. Research your…
One of the most important dimensions of any marketing plan should be customer retention. The best way to keep your business healthy and keep your business growing is to take excellent care of your existing customers. They are your best source of referrals and future work. Even if the primary work you have done for them has been…
According to American Psychological Association’s Work and Well-Being Survey,women are more stressed than ever. • 37% of women feel stressed at work, versus 33% of men. • Only 48% of women feel work is an equal playing field for both genders, while 54% of men do. • Only 43% of women feel they are paid…
You Need More Than You Think! According to noted American pyschologist and educator, Virginia Satir, we need 4 hugs a day for survival, 8 hugs a day for maintenance, and 12 hugs a day for growth. Most people are lucky if they get 1 or 2 hugs a day. So up your intake and…
Humans are wired for growth. When novelty, challenge, and progress disappear, motivation declines. What feels like laziness is often stagnation. The brain thrives on engagement. Without it, energy drops. Creativity narrows. Performance plateaus. A lack of motivation is not always about discipline. Sometimes it is about insufficient stimulation. High-performing professionals often fall into routines that…
Lack of Sleep Causes Many Serious Issues New research out of England shows that lack of sleep is the strongest predictor of pain for those over 50. Pain obviously causes more stress and makes you sleep poorly. It’s a vicious cycle. Restless or insufficient sleep has so many negative consequences and severely impacts wellness: • the World Health…
I can’t be trusted around sugar. I know this about myself. Because I eat it. Even though I know better. So I never have it in the house. If it’s there, I eat it. There are so many reasons why sugar is bad for you. Try reading Sugar Blues, which I did decades ago when…