Archive for the Self-Awareness
There is a difference between working on creative production goals and outcome goals. One brings you happiness, the other frustration. Which one are you focusing on now?
You are most stressed out by two things you can’t have: control and predictability. When you can let go, you will know freedom. Here are three tips to help you know the freedom of letting go.
I wrote a story about my mother’s influence on my success, something I didn’t discover until after she died. If you haven’t read it already, please read the post on Huffington at http://huff.to/c7Owad.
I wish this weekend to be a celebration for all women who birth, whether babies or grand ideas, and all of you who nurture others to realize their amazing potential.
I am working with two professional organizations on a similar problem—the leaders do not feel the local chapters represent the image and message of the parent organization.
The problem is that in the last three years, as their members scramble to get business and survive, they lose touch with broader more theoretical missions of their organizations.
What [...]
There was a great scene in Grey’s Anatomy last night that I thought characterized the changes many women are experiencing. With no real guidance, and under the threat of losing love, we are starting to say “NO” to giving ourselves away, including our power, our energy, and our passion. Yet, this isn’t easy.
The scene focused [...]
I had an amazing thing happen TWICE in less than 24 hours that had me questioning how we judge if the world is a safe place to live in or not.
Today is a rainy day in Phoenix, Arizona. I have a to-do list of course, but I just can’t stir up the energy to accomplish more than answering email. So what should I do with this rare day of no appointments or deadlines? Here’s what I decided.
Over the holidays, I found the time to be with some friends I had not seen for months. We always promise to meet more often. Then each year, we share excuses explaining why that promise was broken. Putting friendships on the back burner when we get overly busy is harmful to our success. This post demonstrates how scheduling friend time can help you grow.
A mountain biking lesson offers a reflection on how people judge what is easy and hard in life, and if we hold each other to unreasonable standards.
On the surface, the movie Up in the Air has a simple plot and message about the importance of relationships. Below the surface, the movie is much more profound, looking at how we define ourselves by the bonds we create. This post explores this concept and asks for your insights.
