Face Time
I find myself checking email, Facebook, and websites at stoplights during the few seconds to a minute it takes for the light to change. The need to be connected at all times has crept up as a large priority for most of us. Inc.com writer Eliza Browning tells us “(i)t’s hard not to be distracted…
Time to Rejuvenate
I recently asked some friends what they do to relax. At first, they just stared at me, then laughed, then said “seriously?” All of us yearn for some serious down time, but what I was seeking at that moment was some suggestions for a short 5-10 minute breather. That’s about the time frame that most…
Feel the Power
Do you feel powerful? Tony Robbins shared a thoughtful message during his Learning to Live Fearlessly presentation on the Oprah Winfrey Network. He stated that “fear and courage are physical.” He went on to explain how our body gives us signals when we experience fear and when we experience courage. By taking this physical response…
Wipe it Clean
Have you ever failed at something? When you think of that failure, does it sting a little bit, or even a lot? When I was in college, I had a part-time job as a receptionist. One day at work, I headed to the back room to do some inventory, and took a phone call from…
An Attitude of Gratitude
I received a thank you note yesterday. This wasn’t a typical “thanks for the ___” and then a signature. It was a description of how I had touched this person’s life in a way I could have never imagined. The gift that I helped to provide wasn’t significant, but made enough of an impact at…
No Judgment Zone
Deepak Chopra shares a beautiful part of his life with readers in his book “The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success.” In his book, he encourages you to “bring a gift” every time you meet with someone. At first, I thought this concept was a little extreme. He was asking me to come up with a…
