By definition, a transition is a process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another. In addition to the many details that usually accompany a transition (so many decisions, logistics, learning new things, etc.), transitions are also emotionally challenging. We might feel nervous, anxious, unsure, or sad. We might be feeling lost and […]
Managing life’s tough transitions. Read More »
There’s the old cliché, “The grass is greener on the other side of the fence” that tells us not to compare. The reality is that the grass is greener over there because they put in the work to keep it that way. Watering, fertilizing, mowing. Whatever it takes for a great lawn. Too often, we
The grass is greener – where you water it. Read More »
The goal is not to be better than others or to prove that you are right. Rather, work to continuously improve yourself. When we have a fixed mindset, we try to prove ourselves so we can win. We dig in our heels to show that we were right. We look for data to prove that
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Great things never came from comfort zones. We achieve our goals by stretching our capabilities and skills in ways we never thought we could. It won’t be comfortable, but that’s when the growth happens. This leads to satisfaction and increased self-confidence.
A comfort zone is a beautiful place. But nothing ever grows there. Read More »
If you want to be doing something different in your life, just start acting like that. Eventually, it becomes your identity – what you believe and do. When you act from your identity, then the habits really last. What is something you’d like to do successfully? A healthy lifestyle, spend more time with your children,
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Life has its painful moments; it is unavoidable. But suffering is up to us. Suffering is brought on by fretting and ruminating and nonacceptance. It is our thoughts such as: “Why me?!” “It isn’t fair!” “This is horrible!” “I can’t stand it!” that bring more misery and damage than the actual situation. We can live
Pain is inevitable; suffering is optional. Read More »
It’s your attitude. If you believe it will work out, you will see opportunities. If you believe it will not work out, you will see obstacles. You don’t need to plan for every potential obstacle. Act on the opportunities and learn along the way. Perceive obstacles that come your way as detours along the way.
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If there is something that you know that you really ought to, go straight to the “How can I do this?” question instead of “Should I be doing this?” You want to feel more awake every morning and in your gut you know that you should be eating better. Don’t ask yourself, “Should I be
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When you grow and evolve, you might come to realize that something you did or believed in the past is not something you want to continue doing or standing for. Just because you did it then, doesn’t mean you can’t do differently for the future. Hey, you can even advocate against something you once did
It’s OK to change your mind or your position on things. Read More »
As you embark on a particular change that you want in your life, you can use the ADKAR* model which breaks down the change process so that you can better prepare for a successful change. Think about each of the steps. Ask for support to help you in this process. A: AWARENESS of the need
Inspired to grow? You can. With ADKAR model. Read More »
