Have you ever done one of those tests that are designed to help you figure out what you’re good at? They’re used a lot in career planning, and in my (coaching) world, and most of them give you this really nice, organized snapshot at the end with your “strengths” and “weaknesses,” as well as sometimes […]
Hey there! Hope you had a great weekend. I’ve been giving some thought to limitations, lately, and the role we play in creating them for ourselves. I love this quote because it implies that the fears we take for granted as being protective in some way might actually, in some cases, be our heart simply
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Fridays are already just about perfect. As if that cake needed any icing, how great is it that the only challenge I’m ever going to pose to you on them is a “no-fail” one? Since mindfulness is more about intention and gentle effort than achieving any particular results or being “good” at it, so are
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“I mean, it’s just the truth, you know?” “I’m not saying anything I wouldn’t say to his face.” “People need to know.” Like all topics I write about on this blog, I’m not coming at this one from a place of superiority. I’m right in the mix with y’all, and I know as well as
This week, we’re giving some thought to intentionality in our interactions with others. It’s easy to get swept one way or another by the flow of conversation, especially if you’re not really paying attention. As you know by now, mindfulness can help with that. Of course, no one’s even pretending to be perfect, and gossip
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You made it! The end of the work and school week is here. Of course, every end is a beginning, which in this case is even better news because it’s quite nearly, almost, officially…the weekend! Beginnings were really our topic of choice this week, anyway, and so of course, they’re also the subject of this
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There’s usually a lot of excitement in the air in January, when the new year begins and we feel like we have the opportunity to start fresh. You know I have some thoughts about formal resolutions, but I like a new beginning – a chance to start with a blank slate – as much as
Hey there! How was your first weekend of August? Ready for the week ahead? I love today’s quote for today for what it says about change, but also for how it aligns with most workweeks: tough at first, busy in middle, and then…gorgeous Friday! It’s a guarantee, but the only way to get there is
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How’s your week been? As expected, or a little different? (See what I did there? lol – couldn’t resist!) Regardless, I hope it’s been a great one, but that you’re also looking forward to this weekend as much as I am. This week, we talked about the balance between planning and expectations. It’s a tough
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Have you ever been pleasantly surprised by something? I mean, who hasn’t, right? Maybe not as often as you’d like, but it’s a nice thing, to have someone or something turn out differently than you expected – in a good way. Expectations can be tricky, though, because they break both ways. They are also usually
