by Barbara Bouchet | Jul 1, 2010 | All, Balance and Work-life
“If I could only add an hour to the day.” I love good science fiction too, but the lament about needing more time isn’t likely to alter the fabric of reality. Dang. So between now and when we create a zippy and reliable way to alter the time-space continuum, let’s get... by Barbara Bouchet | May 1, 2010 | All, Balance and Work-life, Transformation Tools
Self-care stabilizes your strengths, develops your gifts, and prevents much needless pain. Self-care comes about when you couple compassion toward yourself with personal responsibility for your well-being. Almost everyone practices self-care to some extent already.... by Barbara Bouchet | Apr 1, 2010 | All, Transformation Tools
When you know your triggers, you can anticipate what situations are most likely to set off a chain reaction of reactivity. Identifying your triggers gives you a starting point to manage your reactions. Have you ever felt strong, confident, and secure one moment and... by Barbara Bouchet | Dec 1, 2009 | All, Relationship skills, Transformation Tools
It’s been cold here in Seattle lately; colder than usual. But my home is heated, my office is heated and so is my car. I’m very grateful for this presence of warmth. When I stop to really feel gratitude for heat, friends, love, fabulous food, kindness from strangers,... by Barbara Bouchet | Nov 1, 2009 | All, Relationship skills, Transformation Tools
Create agreements with integrity and then verify them. Re-negotiate as needed. Clear agreements are at the heart of successful human relationships. They bind us together for better and worse. How you handle your agreements will build or erode trust and integrity. To... by Barbara Bouchet | Jul 1, 2009 | All, Communication, Relationship skills
Even in a difficult conversation, kindness can build trust and support high performance. Kindness is often sacrificed for truth and necessity. It doesn’t have to be. You can deliver a message with kindness even if it will be difficult for another person to hear. Think... by Barbara Bouchet | Jun 1, 2009 | All, Transformation Tools
Expand your perspective by disrupting habitual reactive patterns. Reactive patterns, like blaming, complaining, fearfulness, excessive criticism, aggression, passivity and defensiveness need vigilant attention. They won’t shift by themselves. They need to be guided by... by Barbara Bouchet | Apr 1, 2009 | All, Transformation Tools
When you “act as though” something has already taken place, you set the stage for it to actually occur. By defining a goal, you create clarity and vision. Your potential is ready to be activated. One of the ways to effectively clear away internal obstacles toward your... by Barbara Bouchet | Feb 1, 2009 | Communication, Leadership, Relationship skills
Make your presence known and learn to handle the heat that comes with being the focus of attention. Visibility is something most people really want and too often, really dread. It calls up one of the most basic desires: the need to be seen in a positive light. It also... by Barbara Bouchet | Dec 1, 2008 | Balance and Work-life
Turn inward to your center of well-being. It is your touchstone. Your center of well-being and renewal is inside you. It’s found deep in your body; deep in your heart. Without this center, your life would have little meaning, fulfillment or purpose. It is the source...