When a relationship has a powerful effect on something really important to you, it’s a vital relationship, and one that is central to your success and well-being. These relationships need extra attention and care. Is the Relationship Pivotal? When you look around for...
Someone asks you to do something that tweaks your sense of obligation. It could be a favor. It could be a contribution to a good cause. Maybe you feel manipulated. That sneaky feeling of obligation should put you on red alert to take a moment to pause. Think about...
You’ve heard the saying, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket”. This is meant to keep us from foolishly investing everything into one desired outcome. Sage advice. Now let’s look at the basket differently. Think of the basket as you....
Things are not always what they appear to be. Familiar interpretations of what is going on around you can often limit performance and growth. Because so many well-worn stories can hold you back, it’s useful to bring them into question and consider a new perspective....
“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...
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....