Have you ever had a thought or idea, but felt like something was pulling you back from sharing it? Has your voice ever felt stifled, whether it be because of performance anxiety at work, or fear of being rejected? You’re not alone. Billions of excellent ideas are left behind each day as a result of …
You are the main character in the story of your life. You are the center of your universe. And this is normal, even healthy. It’s important to be in touch with yourself and your unique needs, wants, and goals. You can’t be available for others unless you’re there for yourself first. Yet, sometimes it can …
Effectively Tackling Your Self-Centered Tendencies Keep reading
We are always in research mode. It may sound odd, but it’s true! We’re always finding out new things about ourselves, other people, and the world around us. We will often take that information and subsequently apply it in a way that’s useful going forward. An example of this might be if you try a …
Researching Yourself: The Incredible Necessity of Constant Discovery Keep reading
The first rule of improvisation when performing on-stage is the idea of always saying (or thinking) ‘yes, and…’ to whatever another actor has said or done. This allows the action of whatever is happening on-stage to continue. If the actors are in disagreement over what should happen next, without a script, there’s nowhere for them …
I believe that everyone I’ve met has something to teach me. Truly, even the people who I’ve disagreed with have shown me a new way of thinking, a new perspective, and a new worldview. Those interactions have helped me challenge myself. They showed me the areas in which I need to grow. I’ve noticed that, …
4 Intuitive Ways to Learn From Those Around You Keep reading
We do a lot of checking in with other people throughout the course of our days. We check in with our co-workers to see how we can help them and to make sure that they’re content and on-track. We check in with our spouses and family members to see how their days went and where …
Finding work later in life: It can be just as challenging as when you’re first starting out. And while it’s easy to get caught up in what the rights and wrongs are of job hunting, it can also be an excellent opportunity to consider where you are right now, where it is you want to …
Life can feel a lot like following a trail of breadcrumbs. Some days, the path is clear and easy to follow. Others aren’t as certain, as the path has led to somewhere you never intended to be. Sometimes, the path of breadcrumbs completely disappears for a while, leaving you feeling lost and uncertain about where …
When you have a mind-blowing idea or initial spark of inspiration, the motivation to do what you need to can be abundant. At first, you’re extremely driven, putting in the hours and noticing that they hardly even feel like work. But then, you start to notice fatigue settle in. Working toward your goal isn’t as …
If you are, what is your blend? Years ago, I attend a seminar on the making of Bordeaux wines. Each participant was given 5 samples of wine. After tasting the samples individually, I was confused as these wines tasted horrible. What a mess! What are they thinking? Finally, we had a chance to taste THE …