Fall is definitely in the air here in Colorado – the aspen are turning gold, and the night air is chilly. I love fall. It has always felt like a fresh start to me – the school year starts, everyone’s back to business after summer vacation, and the air is Read more…
I hope you have been enjoying these last days of summer! Stress levels are on the rise. “Stress” has been labeled the “Health Epidemic of the 21st Century” by the World Health Organization, and is estimated to cost American business up to $300 billion a year. Workplace and job-related stress Read more…
In our previous look at the science of positive emotions, we looked at the intriguing concept of positivity and identified ten positive emotions that, when incorporated regularly into your life, are key to a happy, fulfilled and meaningful life. And we also explored the work of Dr. Barbara Fredrickson, author Read more…
Have you ever been felt down about something and had someone say to you ‘just think positive!’? I know I have. And here’s what immediately comes to mind: “Easy for you to say. You aren’t going through this!’ I think all of us have experienced this scenario at least once Read more…
Have you ever really thought about what makes someone successful, whether in business, athletics, relationships, or any other area? It’s not a secret. Success is a habit! Successful people are successful because they have developed, not just one, but a series of good habits they regularly repeat. This makes overthinking Read more…
We all know the importance of regular exercise, and you most likely know that keeping your muscles strong and toned is key to your overall health. What you may not realize is that, when it comes to increasing and maintaining muscle strength, working your ‘core’ is vital to your success. Read more…
By now, most people have heard something about mindfulness meditation and that it’s somehow good for you. In our very busy lives, and in between trying to get everything done that we need to do every day, plus eat well and squeeze in enough sleep and exercise, starting a mindfulness Read more…
In my last article, I gave you my perspective and philosophy on what goes into planning a successful business. In this Part II, I want to get practical and talk about what you need, in equipment, attitude and good habits, so you can set yourself up for success. The First Read more…
Designing Your New Business – You’re The Boss Thinking about starting your own business? Congratulations and welcome to the club! Entrepreneurship can be a rewarding way to make a living and perhaps even design a complete career change for yourself. There’s no cap on your income, you get to take Read more…
With the arrival of spring, many people are retooling their exercise programs to include some outdoor time. And there is no better way to get exercise outdoors than to begin a running program. We’ve already seen some of the benefits regular exercise can bring, including having a positive effect on Read more…