When most people speak about professional wellness, they talk about work/life balance. I think this is a superficial distinction. Work is a part of life so it’s all life. It’s about total balance, but not between work and life. In order to have wellness, personal or professional, you need to balance your needs. What are […]
Is procrastination as bad as you think it is? Does it help you or cause you problems? That depends. Sometimes procrastination can help: Do you find yourself procrastinating often? Do you make your deadlines? Do you find when you have lots of time to get something done, you have trouble making progress toward it? Sometimes […]
February is International Boost Self-Esteem Month. Normally, I would complain that it’s the shortest month of the year, but I actually like that’s it’s in February. Most people start off a new year with renewed energy for what lies ahead. They set their goals, make resolutions and begin the year with enthusiasm, but as the […]
I find it ironic that the week of January 19 to 25 is called Hunt for Happiness Week. Who, here in the United States, is hunting for happiness when we’re all embroiled in our current political situation on one side or the other? How can people be happy when we just experienced an insurrection at […]
I’m so excited to learn that today, January 13, is officially “Make Your Dreams Come True Day.” Of course, no one has a genie in a bottle for rent. As William Johnson says, “If it is to be, it is up to me.” Today is a great day to get started by asking yourself what […]
The first week of January has been dubbed Diet Resolution Week. Losing weight is one of the most popular New Year’s Resolutions, along with eating healthier and getting fit. In your plan for 2021, try including some of the following: 1. Determine your why. Before you begin, establish your why. Why do you want to […]
2020 was a helluva year. Most people are looking forward to 2021 so they can put 2020 in their rearview mirror. I don’t blame them… I’m ready to leave 2020 in the dust also, but not before I examine the year for lessons learned because there were many. Most of you who know my work […]
It’s no secret that 2020 has been a challenging year for many people. A lot of folks are hurting physically, financially and mentally because of the pandemic, and yet, Giving Tuesday 2020 was a huge success. GivingTuesday.org estimated that 34.8 million people worldwide participated, an increase of 29 percent compared to 2019. In the US […]
When it comes to setting goals, most people tend to focus on the areas society urges and expects us to without regard for what’s truly important to us. I’m proposing that this a flawed path toward goal attainment. People need to consider their five basic needs: which ones are most important and which ones are […]
Some links may be affiliate links. We may get paid if you buy something or take an action after clicking one of these September has been dubbed Self-Awareness Month, but what exactly does self-awareness mean? You might know when someone has it, and it’s rather obvious when someone doesn’t, but if it’s not your strong […]
