December is a month of reflection, appreciation, recognition, preparation, and perspective for me. I have some practices I follow supporting me in moving into the new year most effectively. This year it feels more pressing to begin this work earlier, and so I am. As I move into my review, I’m inviting you to join me. If you’d like to begin today, we’ve…
“This is not the year to get everything you want. This is the year to appreciate everything you have.” I posted this quote recently on my social media and it seemed to resonate with a number of people. With the amount of adjusting, flexing, evolving, pivoting, and changing we’re all doing with frequency, it also means we need to be intentional about refilling our…
I was reflecting on both flexibility and resilience today, and my thoughts prompted me to go to Dictionary.com. Flexibility is defined as: the ability to bend easily or without breaking the quality of being easily adapted or of offering many different options the ability and willingness to adjust one’s thinking or behavior Resilience is defined as: the power or ability of a material to return…
As we cooked as if we were gathering a large group the days before Thanksgiving, I struggled to find a holiday music playlist I loved. Of course, my holiday list is on my iPod Classic if that gives you perspective. If you’re asking what that is, you’re too young to get it. Both Kevin and I ranged from disappointed to irritated all day with what we found…
Given what my life’s work has been about, I like to believe I have enough tools to manage my mindset, even in 2020. I consider it an honor to help others do the same as well. And then my humanity kicks in and I realize my work is never done. My job is to be curious, open and transparent about the work…
“You often feel tired, not because you’ve done too much, but because you’ve done too little of what sparks a light in you.” This was sent during an EOS session as we discussed Delegate and Elevate.® Thanks @ginathorson. Coincidental? I think not. If you’re going through the motions, the days are blurred, you’re not finding joy in your work and little things are big…
Do you have perspective on your thinking? One of the most effective ways to gain clarity is to journal. When you do so, you pour your thinking onto a piece of paper and have the ability to observe yourself and your thinking in a way no other practice offers. There are all kinds of roadblocks that arise when you begin writing including: …
How are you thinking of this holiday season? Is it better, worse or the same? As many of you know, I’m focused and intent on making this year special regardless of circumstance. What I’ve determined is I need to be different with regard to what our traditions mean. It can’t and won’t look the same for our family. That is not the same as it being…
It’s amazing to recognize stress leaving your body. When it’s visceral, and when shared with others it’s as if there’s a collective sense of relief, as if you’ve been waiting to exhale. Following an experience like this, there is space. Space to create, realign, envision the future and heal. 2020 has been a challenging year to say the least. Breathe in the space of…
Think about it. As our world has evolved, we have to be better in new ways. Working in a more delivery-based world, what I’ve found is service and follow through are at the top of my list. One of my favorite places to purchase clothing recently sent my purchase to an old address…twice. I’ve ordered from them and fixed my address in my profile, talked with…