Procrastination doesn’t mean we are lazy. Instead procrastination is often associated with a fear of failure and none of us like to fail. Can you relate to the following comments? I don’t know how to do “x, y or z.” Someone can do that thing better than me so why should I try? What if I invest a lot of …
Facing and embracing adversity seems like an odd and somewhat of an oxymoron. Doesn’t it? The fact is that every day of our lives we face some form of adversity. That doesn’t mean we have a negative mindset, nor does it imply that we live with a negative mindset. That’s not what it means at all. Adversity surrounds us each …
In September of 1988 Bobby McFerrin released the song, Don’t Worry Be Happy. There’s one part of the lyrics that really stand out to me: “In every life we have some troubleBut when you worry you make it doubleDon’t worry, be happy”[1] This is so true, but often hard to live up to. We double the trouble when we worry about things …
A key to any great organization is authentic leadership, great products, services and processes. Unfortunately, the people within an organization can be undervalued; the very people that stand behind your mission and vision. In order to achieve teamwork it’s important to understand how each of us problem solve. Teams that are truly synergistic balance problem solving capabilities. It goes without …
“I can’t think about that right now. If I do, I’ll go crazy. I’ll think about that tomorrow.” ― Margaret Mitchell, Gone with the Wind It’s a new year and most of us make resolutions. Resolutions come in all shapes and sizes. We make progress on some and others we procrastinate. Why is that? I believe it’s related to what we perceive …
There’s much to say about the ticking clock. Time is and finite and we all must work within that reality. But where does time go? It appears to evaporate. Many pivotal moments in my life seemed as if they happened yesterday. Yet many of them occurred years ago. So, where does time go and how do we capture it before …
What do you think about when you hear the word transformation? Pause for a moment and think about the first 3 words that come to mind. If you were drawing a picture, what would transformation look like? I’m going to share my thoughts and describe my picture to get us started. Words that Come to Mind: 1. Metamorphosis 2. New …
Does the mind-body connection sound like a sci-fi movie to you? If so, I ask you to open your mind so your body can benefit. Our brains are a vast communication center. I often refer to the brain as our command center, because our bodies are being commanded all day and often into the night. We want our bodies to …
We can get so caught up in thought, daydreaming, revisiting past transgressions, planning for our future. We are not maximizing this moment, instead we are sabotaging this moment. Our thoughts become obstacles. Obstacles to our success and obstacles to our happiness. If you don’t know how to overcome those pesky thoughts and focus on the positive try these tips: Find …
I don’t usually sit at my computer allowing my mind to dictate keystrokes into the words that become a story about us. I was inspired by another writer, so today is different. The book “How to Become and Overnight Success”, My five-year journey from “nobody” to “somebody”, written by Ayodeji Awosika inspired me. That’s a thought-provoking title. Don’t you think? …