The Little Book of Big Change, by Amy Johnson, Ph.D., is subtitled: The No-Willpower Approach to Breaking Any Habit. I picked it up recently after it came highly recommended as an insightful combination of spirituality and neuroscience in habit change, all of which I have an enthusiastic interest in, both Read more…
Happy 2017! The new year can be an exciting time because it means a blank canvas – a chance to create our lives in a new way. For lots of us, it also signifies the beginning of a change we wish to make, which is where the New Year’s resolution Read more…
In conversation with another coach recently, the idea of taking a “think week” came up. In years past, Bill Gates scheduled a think week twice yearly, taking uninterrupted time away from his usual schedule for idea generation, reflection and future planning. Businesses hold periodic retreats for the same purpose, assessing Read more…
It’s the holidays and, for most of us, that means invitations to get together with family, friends, coworkers and others in our communities. We may be hosting a gathering ourselves, or having family and friends coming to spend a few days. Add holiday decorating, shopping, gift-wrapping, and card sending to Read more…
So Thanksgiving is now behind us, and the holidays have officially begun. For many, the last several months have felt an exceptionally stressful time, no matter what side of the political aisle you may find yourself on. With the holidays now upon us, it may be a specially good time Read more…
What’s one of the best ways to get healthy, stay healthy and live longer? Cope with stress? Reach a cherished goal? Accelerate performance? And just plain be happier? There’s a ready resource right at your fingertips – just look around you. I’m talking about the power of a personal support Read more…
Do you sometimes struggle with saying no to requests or invitations? Or feel guilty if you do? Over-commit or take on tasks and then wish you hadn’t? Lots of people do. I know I have. Most of us have multiple demands on our time. At different life stages, we may Read more…
So last time I revisited some of those foundational practices that allow us to live and perform at peak – exercise, nutritious clean food, mood and hydration. Incorporating any of these into your daily routine will make a significant difference in how you feel, look and function. Give attention to Read more…
I was having a conversation with a good friend not too long ago about some distressing comments I had read online in response to a posted article. Frankly, they were ugly and I chose not to continue reading. My friend’s observation: “Society has lost its sense of civility.” I’ve thought Read more…
“The moments of happiness we enjoy take us by surprise. It is not that we seize them, but that they seize us. “ ~ Ashley Montagu I don’t know about where you are, but summer in Colorado is short and seems to fly by faster each year. At the beginning Read more…