Made Up Limitations #737 When did you think that thought? I played competitive volleyball for almost 30 years. As you play, you accumulate injuries. At some point, it became too painful to continue. Though I loved the game, I decided I couldn’t play any longer. In fact, I determined I was aging and it wasn’t a good idea at all. So, I stopped. I didn’t challenge…
There are cycles to everything. Our relationships, our businesses, our health, seasons in nature, and our lives. It’s like riding a bike through rolling hills. There are weeks, like this one, where it seems all people are in sync with me. They call, email, text when I’m thinking of them. Reciprocally, those I’m reaching out to are saying they were just going to reach out. When…
Day 30 of our challenge has arrived, congratulations! To spend 30 days in gratitude is its own reward. It goes so quickly and we’re all better for it. I encourage you to reflect on the experience of the past 30 days and take the wins and challenges with it. What do you notice? How are you experiencing things and what stands…
How would you describe yourself at your best? Day 29: If you’ve never done this exercise, consider making time to write it down. Think of a time when you were at your best, how would you describe yourself? Once you have the list, asterisk the top three words which describe you at your best in your opinion. Once you’re finished, ask…
What’s fun for you? I love to surprise people. Whether it’s the little things for our holiday meals – each person’s favorite foods, a snack plate designed to look like a turkey or reindeer cookies, it’s fun to remind people you’re thinking of them when they don’t expect it. I enjoy creating experiences and gifts people don’t expect, that let them know I’m paying attention and thinking…
What are your biggest wins in 2021? When you reflect back on this past weird, wonderful and complicated year, what’s been the greatest win, gift, reason to celebrate and make you smile? Day 27: Go ahead, take your time. Grab a cup of coffee or tea, sit back and reflect month by month, day by day. What stands out throughout your year? Who, what, which things are resonant?…
Teamwork. It’s so rare it’s like a superpower. With every team I coach, we define and deepen core values. Every team has one about teamwork. Every single one. Perhaps it’s because inherently we know we can do what I can’t. Perhaps it’s because we know we are only as good as the people we surround ourselves with – you know the…
Do you have trouble relaxing? Me too! Kevin tells me often there’s one thing I’m poor at – relaxing. He’s observed that the only time I truly relax is when we travel. When I’m physically away from home, I do a better job, not always perfect, but I certainly work less. He’s right. Resting and relaxing doesn’t happen easily with…
The older I get, the more I appreciate my health. Being of support to others or observing couples and families or work teams as they navigate health challenges has been one of the most sobering experiences in my life. To be on the sidelines, feeling out of control, knowing your family and friends are fighting every day for their life…
There’s a great book by Gary Chapman and Paul White called The Five Love Languages at Work. It’s based on Chapman’s work about how we each give and receive appreciation differently. He’s got iterations of the book for couples, teens and one for those of us seeking to do a better job at work. The five languages include: Words of Appreciation, Quality Time, Physical…