A step backward (even a cringe worthy moment) can be used to propel you forward – IF you know how to leverage it. This week’s video will show you how…   Here’s to your success! Diane

  I almost didn’t post this video. It was filmed back in June – and I initially cringed when I reviewed it. But in the spirit of learning and growth, I decided to share it anyway… I was in the middle of creating my series on learning to break habits that are hurting you.  And…

  Growth is often preceded by discomfort – when it becomes apparent that a change is needed… one that you have the power to make. Yes, there are five steps, but the process is nonlinear and iterative, meaning you can jump in anywhere. Here’s a review of the five steps I’ve posted about over the…

  You’re committed to making a change, focused on what you’re moving toward, aware of the impact of your current behavior, and challenging the assumptions that have been driving you to it. But there’s one last step that is crucial to your success. Envision and practice a new way of doing things. It is essential…

  Sometimes when you can’t kick a habit that is hurting you, it’s because your behavior is linked to a limiting assumption or belief. It’s like pulling out a weed without removing its root. Action follows thought and assumptions are thoughts that are like the strings on puppets, controlling their every move. When these assumptions are…

    Did you know that what might feel like a step backward can dramatically enhance your forward progress? It’s true, but only if done right. Here’s how. The third step to changing a habit that’s hurting you is to notice how often you engage in the behavior you want to change and what the…

  You’ve made a commitment to yourself, and you are determined to change that self-defeating habit once and for all. What do you do next? STEP TWO: Surround yourself with reminders of what you are moving toward. Though you may not have already experienced the pleasure you will gain by moving beyond your old habit…

  The first step to changing a habit may be working against you is to make a decision, a declaration and a commitment to yourself. There is power in willingness. I’m talking about more than good intentions here, though that is where it all starts. People are at the threshold of change when the pain…

    Often, we don’t seek help until things begin to hurt us.  And though it’s unfortunate that we wait until things become painful to try something different – it is often just the springboard we need to find better ways of doing and being. Maybe your last temper explosion led people to no longer…

  Over the last several weeks I’ve been posting tips for leaving and returning from vacation. I took my own advice and prepared those articles to go out while I was enjoying some out of office time of my own. But now I’m back. And I had a few more insights about how to get…