Share ThisA New Way to Look at Fear
One of my favorite places to go on holiday weekends is Prescott, AZ. On one such trip with my mother and daughter we walked through an art festival in the town square. The place was dotted with people and their dogs, meandering from booth to booth, admiring the wares and taking it all in.…
Four Tips for Tapping Your Reserves in the Most Challenging of Circumstances
Have you ever been faced with a challenge that all but brought you to your knees? One that tested every ounce of grit, determination and courage you had? Often these types of challenges are not something we volunteer ourselves for (at least not knowingly). And yet, we find ourselves immersed in them with no…
How to Cross the Brink of Change
Are you at your wits end in your job, career, relationship, life in general? Experiencing delays, frustration, confusion, and even a little fear? Well, you might be closer to achieving something amazing than you think. This week’s video post continues the play by play in the life of a caterpillar that I started on…
Are You On the Verge of Transformation?
Do you ever feel like you are in the middle of some kind of transformation, but not yet clear on exactly where you are going and what form things are going to take? Speaking from my own experience, it can be a bit unnerving when you are in the thick of it. You may…
How to Survive and Thrive in Change and Chaos
We have all experienced times of pressure, anxiety and sudden change. When jobs are tenuous or organizations are restructuring, it might feel as though life itself is turning upside down. Frustration and turmoil is a common response to this kind of uncertainty and disorientation. It can lead to exhaustion and hopelessness. But consider this…
How to Navigate Sudden Change
Ever notice that just when you get comfortable, life has a way of shaking things up? Some people seem to enjoy change more than others. Most of us prefer to be the ones doing the changing – it brings newness along with a sense of control – we are at the helms, steadfastly steering our…
How to double (or triple) your productivity in just ten minutes a day
Do you ever start your day feeling like you are already behind? Even though its morning, you wake up feeling stressed out, overwhelmed and itching to get a jump on things so you can bust through them. Did you know that when you start your day in that state, the chances that you’ll accomplish much…
How to Embrace Life’s Toughest Lessons and Come out on Top
Have you ever had one of those days/weeks/months where it felt like one darn thing after another? It has been said that there is nothing more powerful than an idea whose time has come. But these ideas enter into us long before they are ready to be brought into the world. They prepare us, transform…
Seven Tips for Getting Out of Your Own Way and Doing Your Best Work
My last post, The Little Known Secret to Superior Work, was about the resistance that often creeps in when we finally sit down to do that juicy project or idea that we’ve been waiting for just the right moment to develop. Whether it is driven by impatience, fear of failure or a need for perfection or…
