The Happiness Lab podcast has been one of my favorite diversions over the last couple of months. Listening to the podcast has brought new awareness on everything from the power of meditation to the mindsets of superheroes vs. psychopaths. The podcast delivers the information with science-backed precision from a Yale …
In times of stress, emotional control can get the better of us. What’s important to remember, however, that you, the thinker, is in charge, not the thought or emotion. My go-to suggestion about emotions is this: “Acknowledge all of your emotions, but only empower those that serve you.” You have …
I’m curious . . . . Are there times when you don’t have a clue what time it is? Or how you spent the last two hours? And then there’s the “what day is it?” feeling. The Greeks had two ways of defining time: Chronos and Kairos. Personally, …
Most of us have heard the phrase “Lather. Rinse. Repeat.” Meaning we do the same thing, the same way, over and over and over, generally with the same results. I don’t know about you but during this time of “Stay Home. Stay Safe.” I’ve found myself in the …
Productivity vs. producing. Is there a difference? Productivity: the quality, state, or fact of being able to generate, create, enhance, or bring forth goods and services. Producing: to bring into existence by intellectual or creative ability. I recently completed a six-week course on productivity. One of the first …
Sometimes what worked last year, last month, last week, or even yesterday doesn’t work anymore. Our former structures, routines, and habits have to change along with change in the situation. However, when we rely on structure to keep us moving, losing that structure can result in lost …
With this change in circumstances, many of us may be challenged with the close quarters we are now sharing. One of the ways I’m hearing (and personally seeing) a challenge arises from this new dynamic is when Extroverts and Introverts are suddenly thrust together 24/7. In addition to …
Change is hard. Made even harder if we are trying to make significant changes quickly. Much like instant weight loss gimmicks that work for a short period of time, using the same tactic with life-changing strategies may have the same, limited success. Enter Atomic Habits, the New York Times bestseller by …
Clients come to ADHD coaching for any number of reasons. A common thread is not activating on what they KNOW will help them achieve their goals. In this scenario, both the mindset and strategies needed to be adjusted. The stated goal: “I want to write more.” Drill down: This client’s …
Every day is filled with self-reflective thoughts. Many people have positive self-talk days and negative self-talk days. Those contradictory communications can even range from hour-to-hour, or minute to minute. The moment when enough is enough is the time to pull out all the resources. When individuals engage with …