Freedom

Freedom is a deeply rooted value in how we live our lives in Western societies. It is a critical right at the foundation of our democracies. It is one of the keys to creativity and innovation. This is a fundamental value and I hear it in a lot of my coaching conversations. People are fighting for the right to be free everywhere in the world. But what does it mean to be free?

How to be more fulfilled with better life balance?

Life balance. Who has time for that? You. Getting your life “in balance” doesn’t mean hanging up the skates, never to do battle again. It doesn’t even necessarily mean less work, more play or more time with the kids (or on the golf course).

What it does mean is making a few changes that allow you to do those things that give you pleasure. In my latest blog post, I write about life balance and offer some good, practical advice on how to get there.

Being mindful benefits the body, the mind and the soul

If you were ever told as a child to be mindful, you may not realize just how important that advice was. Mindfulness—routed in the concept of simply being aware—benefits the body in innumerable ways. More than that, it also calms the mind and has proven to be a real stress reliever.

If you want to learn more about this “exercise” that you can do sitting in a chair, walking through the park or even lying on the couch, check out my latest blog post.

I know, it’s time to change—but where do I start?

We’ve all had—or soon will have—that sudden event that causes deep personal reflection. “What is the point?” you ask yourself. “I just wanted a bit of happiness but what I turned into was an overly busy, not terribly mindful, hurry-up-we’re-going-to-be-late kind of person I never intended to be.”

You know you need to change, but where do you begin? In my latest blog post, I take you down what I call the Road to Clarity. It’s a journey that can be tough but I think you’ll agree, it can also be hugely rewarding.

When do you know it’s time for change?

So often, I hear people complain about the situations they find themselves in. While there are certainly situations we do not bring on ourselves, for the most part, we are the captains of our own ships.

It’s not about the conditions we find ourselves in. It’s about the decisions we make. Instead of sitting around, trying to figure out where our lives are going, what we really need to do is make a few choices and THAT’S where it will go!

Getting your inner critic onside

We all have an “inner voice.” For those with a fixed mindset, it’s nothing more than an inner critic. For those with a growth mindset, however, it can be their biggest cheerleader, pushing them on to ever greater heights.

How is your inner voice? Are you happy with it? Would you like to change it? It’s simple—not to be confused with easy. Check out my latest blog post to find out how.

Declutter your space, declutter your mind

We have so much “stuff” in our workspaces, homes and minds that we can’t see what’s right in front of us. That makes us inefficient, leaves us easily distracted and results in our feeling overwhelmed—all of which make us even more inefficient!

Why is this? What can we do about it? My latest post dissects and declutters this very issue. Find out more...

Pay attention to your intentions

Did you set your New Year’s resolutions? If so, are you still on track to achieve them or have you already tucked them away in the back of the bedroom closet, as many people do every year?

There are lots of reasons people are unable to keep their resolutions. Maybe they are too busy and forget. Maybe the resolutions just aren’t that important. Maybe they are afraid of failing. Maybe they are happy with the way things are.

Status quo is simply not an option! Change is going to happen whether you like it or not. Read my latest blog post, Pay Attention to Your Intentions, to find out how you can influence that change.

Perfectionism, failure, growth

Do not confuse perfectionism with striving for excellence. Working hard, paying attention to detail and being your best when you show up for work or family is very different than trying to be perfect all the time. Perfectionism is a recipe for failure. Not only are you reaching for an impossible goal, but it’s exhausting!