As I speak around the country to CEO’s, leaders and managers, I am often asked what quick things can be done to reduce stress. One of my favorites is the 5 minute rule. As you look around your workspace, what could you handle in 5 minutes or less? Could you clean off your desk, write…
It’s cold and flu season in the US, and having had pneumonia myself over the past few years, I wanted a powerful immune system builder. After much reading, I’ve come up with a hot drink that I love and that actually boosts my immunity. Taking action towards overcoming the challenges of stress and overwhelm through…
Start Hugging Now: Celebrate National Hug Day Hugging is an essential key to health and well-being. “We need 4 hugs a day for survival. We need 8 hugs a day for maintenance. We need 12 hugs a day for growth.” Virginia Satir We all need to be touched. Babies who are not held and touched…
Do You Have Cognitive Overload? “Information overload is a symptom of our desire to not focus on what’s important. It is a choice.” Brian Solis We receive so much data that we can barely comprehend all that is coming into our minds. Right now, you may be thinking about your next meeting, responding to a…
The best bridge between despair and hope is a good night’s sleep.~E. Joseph Cossman Sleeping Well Can be a Puzzle Why Sleep Matters for Leaders Under Pressure That you can put together. Most of us are sleep deprived, which can lead to all sorts of dangers to your health and the health of others (when…
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…