Set Boundaries to Cut Down on Stress this Season There’s no question that the holidays can bring out the best and the worst in people, particularly families. There’s so much pressure to decorate, get the right gifts, prepare for visitors, cook and clean and handle excited children, all on top of work. So how do…
Giving Thanks: Thursday is More than Just a Day for Food and Football In the United States, it’s Thanksgiving this week. As we prepare delicious food, plan on parades and games, take the time to give thanks and acknowledge others in special ways, especially at home. Gratitude is one of the best ways to overcome…
How You Start Your Day and Your Meetings Makes a Big Difference No matter what is going on in your company and organization, highlight the positive. Start every meeting and the first email of the day with a positive story, comment or statement of praise about someone in your organization. It will set the tone…
You Can Have Greater Influence on Others Brendon Burchard, in his excellent new book, High Performance Habits, shares some excellent tips on how to increase your influence. Teach people how to think. When you are working with others, whether in a team, on a committee, or your employees, ask compelling questions which make others think. …
Nature: Free and Easy Cure to Anxiety and Depression Did you know that most Americans suffer from nature deficit disorder? A typical American spends 80-90% of their time indoors- and sadly too much of that time is spent sitting. The more time people spend inside, the more anxious an depressed they get. The solution is…
“Busy is a drug that a lot of people are addicted to.” — Rob Bell Too Busy for Life? Chronic busyness is not a sign of effectiveness. It is often an early warning signal of overload, decision fatigue, and eventual burnout. When responsibility is high and boundaries are weak, activity replaces progress and stress accumulates…
We all get into our comfort zone from time to time and just sort of coast on life. There’s no ripples, no changes, and after a while, it can become pretty boring. That’s where breaking out of your comfort zone can be so liberating. Have you ever tried something way out of your self-perception, something…
As the new year starts. many of us are looking at holiday bills and worrying about money. Anxiety and stress about money can cause anxiety attacks, sleepless nights and depression.
Are you so successful that you can afford to lose good, long-term customers? Most of us want to retain customers and continue to provide value for them. But inflexible policies and procedures can cost you business. Let me share a story. I recently moved from Florida to California. I notified my banks, the IRS, my…
Why High Performers Burn Out Without Limits Mary’s mother demanded enormous amounts of her time, even though she was healthy and independent. Instead of declining the constant requests, Mary said yes. Again and again. She ignored her work. Neglected her health. Strained her marriage. Eventually, her body intervened. She became ill and could not work….