I once had a teacher who had a favorite phrase: “The outer is always a reflection of the inner.” The idea is that who we are, what we do, the activities we engage in, our chosen work – all are outer manifestations of who we are as people. As a Read more…
“Resilience is the capacity of a person, enterprise, or system to maintain its core purpose and integrity in the face of dramatically changed circumstances.” Andrew Zolli My friend and colleague, Michelle Gale, wrote about resilience recently in a guest post for my blog and, in light of what has been Read more…
Navigating this challenging time is giving lots of us an opportunity to learn new skills, and this includes using video conferencing platforms such as Zoom. Over the last year or two, I’ve been using Zoom in my work so it wasn’t new technology to me. It is for lots of Read more…
It’s been a while since I brought in an expert article and I’m happy to say that my friend and colleague, Michelle Gale, agreed to write something for me to share with you. Applying decades of training and experience as a clinical psychologist, counselor, and coach, Michelle helps women develop Read more…
I’ve always believed in living a healthy lifestyle and, in the age of COVID-19, I think it’s taken on even more importance. Since this is a new disease, for now the main risk factors seem to be age, and individuals with underlying medical conditions or those who are already otherwise Read more…
How are you doing with this “new normal?” With everything that’s been going on, many of us are adjusting to all sorts of newness with our families, schedules, and work life. I mentioned last time that I’ve worked from home a great deal over the last 20 years or so. Read more…
How are you doing in this strange new reality? We have been sheltering in place since last Wednesday and so far, so good. We’re healthy, we have plenty of food, we’re connected to family and friends, and we’re getting outside to take walks with our dogs. Many people have transitioned Read more…
I don’t have to tell you how much the COVID-19 virus is on everyone’s mind at the moment. We are all being affected in so many ways. Since there is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus, the most important thing we can do is to follow recommendations to avoid being Read more…
This recent series has been about reflecting on how we might simplify our lives and create more space for our important values. To that end, I thought I would share a list of resources that can help you start down that path. I mentioned a few earlier in my previous Read more…
My last two posts have been about simplifying our lives and making room for what’s important. A key piece of that puzzle is connected to our values. If we want to simplify to create time and space for what’s important to us, we have to be clear on what we Read more…