Individual Growth

Overwhelmed, Uncertain, and Concerned: Finding Clarity in the Midst of Stress

How do you support well-being in times of change? It’s increasingly common to feel overwhelmed by demands, uncertain about next steps, or concerned about things beyond our control. How to get through it?

Where Am I? Where Did I Come From? Where Am I Going?!

A message to myself in times of pain and the tools to help me through it.

Same Page or Status Quo?

What happens if we are willing to make a situation better but take no action? If for now, we just maintain status quo?

Harnessing Our Emotional Energy to Unlock Our Unique Human Potential

Scientists define energy as the ability to do work. Modern civilization is possible because people have learned how to change energy from one form to another and then use it to accomplish meaningful tasks.

How our Rituals, Rules, and Expectations define (or fool) Us

Most of us have rituals or routines that we exercise on a daily basis. But are they hijacking or focusing your actions and energy?

Changes at the Table of Our Life

New Year’s Day often represents an opportunity to make new resolutions that can impact both our health and our important relationships. Sometimes these changes prompt us to also make new observations about the table of life at which we have been sitting.

The People at the Table of Our Lives

During the Holiday season, pause to reflect on this question: “Who is currently sitting with me at the table of my life?”

“Where am I” and “Where do I want to be” Thinking

Learning to replace “I should” or “I am supposed to” thinking with “what is my best next step” is a powerful skill that can be taught, learned, and practiced in our daily lives. It starts with observing closely and asking very important questions.

“I should” and “I am supposed to …” Thinking

How expectations can trap our thinking brain We’ve all had times in life when our inner voice starts a thought that “I should …” or “I am supposed to …” The sense of obligation to meet others’ expectations can be overwhelming. Acting on our own positive beliefs reinforced our values;…

Why Giving Advice to Others is Easier than Taking It Ourselves

And The Problem With Objectively Observing Others While Critically Judging Ourselves  Recall the last time a good friend or colleague was having a tough time and how easy it was to offer practical, actionable advice. How appreciative they were for you to take the time to listen and help them…