We strive for goals and aim for perfection. Why? So, we can experience a peak moment of accomplishment, a loving relationship, ideal health or fulfillment? But, are we EVER really “letting in” the joy of it all? Reflecting back a few years ago, I had the privilege of celebrating the launch of my book,… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Personal Growth & Development
The Compounding Effect of Choice
Most people are familiar with the compounding effect of money, as its key to the long-term accumulation of wealth. Saving a few hundred dollars each month grows into tens of thousands over time. The principles of compounding also apply in every area of our lives, whether we like it or not. Internalize the simple principles in… Read more »
7 Keys to Transforming Stressful Thoughts
We’ve all experienced the popular notion that “our thoughts shape our reality.” When life is working well, it’s easy to focus on thoughts that feel good and perpetuate success and happiness in our lives. However, what do you do when you are attached to thoughts that clearly don’t serve you? How can you transform stressful… Read more »
Being is Doing
Have you ever wondered why salmon die after battling their way upstream to spawn? It’s because their adrenal glands can’t turn off, so they die from an excess of stimulation. If their adrenal glands are removed right after they spawn, they can live for another year. Something similar happens to human beings who live in… Read more »
9 Ways to Create More Energy in Your Life By Eliminating Tolerations
Wish you could double the amount of energy and time you have in a day? Ever feel sluggish and bogged down, finding it difficult keep sanity and success soaring? If you’re ready to feel more energized, creative and productive, then today’s feature is for you. You’re about to learn one of the best-kept secrets to… Read more »
Personal Growth: Dancing with Drama
I admit it. Over the last couple months, I’ve noticed the “drama quotient” in my life at an all-time recent high. This is VERY peculiar because my life, for the most part, is pretty drama-free. But, everything life dishes out is a gift. The extra drama has had me become more curious about how we create it,… Read more »
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver’s separation: Were you affected? (Part II)
Last Friday, we explored why celebrity divorces and breakups, like the buzz about Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver’s potential divorce, can affect us exponentially. If you missed it CLICK HERE. Today, I’ve got a few tips to apply when you feel jostled by news of a pending divorce. Finding inner peace in the face of… Read more »
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver’s Separation: Were you affected? (Part I)
On May 9, 2011, many of us read in the LA Times, “Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and his wife, Maria Shriver, have separated, with Shriver moving out of their Brentwood mansion while the two determine the next step in their 25-year marriage.” It’s startling to read about any celebrity couple parting ways after years of… Read more »
Inner Peace with Emotional Muscles
EMOTIONS are a huge element in our lives. They affect how we experience the world… and, each emotion serves as a unique filter for our life’s experiences. Sometimes it feels that we’re at the mercy of our emotions. I’d like to suggest how we can take greater control of our lives by more consciously choosing… Read more »
Inner Peace and 6 Keys to Being CALM in the Eye of the Storm – #1. Be Grounded and Connected to Yourself
Your life is going reasonably well. You’re focused, “on track” and feeling centered …yet all of a sudden your workload triples, an employee leaves, a significant person in your life becomes emotionally distraught, or perhaps a death or illness surprises the family. Sometimes when coaching, it seems that every client I work with has their… Read more »
