Do you believe if you stand out, you’ll be kicked out? Out of a friend or peer group … out of belonging? This is one of 9 common lies that Jamie Kern Lima exposes in her new book: Worthy: How to Believe You Are Enough and Transform Your Life. It’s a lie that’s holding many […]
As a writer I love a good metaphor. I love using stories to connect with my reader and to enhance their understanding. So when I came across The Pencil’s Tale, I knew I had to share it with you. 5 Lessons for Living with Heart and Purpose from The Pencil’s Tale Here are the things […]
Even if you’re not a football fan, you know that it’s Super Bowl Sunday today. Personally, I like watching football. I like the strategy behind calling plays, managing the clock, and working together as a team to win the game. But although it really is a team sport, there’s been a long-running debate as to […]
Need to get more done? With the 3 Cs of productivity, it’s easier than ever to focus on what’s most important. You know those times when you just can’t seem to move forward or get things done? If you’re like me, you may feel stressed or overwhelmed. Maybe you procrastinate, or you might fill your […]
Attention fellow problem solvers … we need to stop fixing problems and do this instead! Let me explain … I don’t know about you, but I take pride in being a problem solver. It’s part of my identity. It’s who I am. Part of it is that my primary love language is acts of service. […]
How often are you happy about how you’ve spent your time during the day, and have you ever considered how to schedule your ideal work day for both fulfillment and productivity? Jordan Peterson has some ideas on the subject, and today’s short video shares his advice on scheduling your day. It boils down to this […]
Here we are in the messy middle of the month. The messy middle (of the month, or any other chunk of time in this journey we call life) is where confidence can flag, motivation might wane, and it may feel like a struggle to keep going. The messy middle is when we’re most susceptible to […]
If you’re feeling stuck, you need to answer these 5 questions to reset/recharge your life … I’m not a fan of new year’s resolutions, but I do believe in having a vision and setting intentions for the year. (Check out last week’s message for more on that.) And while you can do it anytime at […]
To make a real breakthrough this year, it’s time to let go of whatever is holding you back. It’s become my practice to pick a word to guide my year. For example, my word for 2023 was JOY … to remind myself to find the joy in every day. I’m not perfect, and I had […]
This is a chronicle of my Morning Pages experiment to gain clarity, improve productivity, and reduce stress … let’s see what 30 days of daily journaling brings me. But first, a little background … I might be slightly obsessed with office supplies. Specifically, pens, notebooks, and journals. Ironically, given my love of these products … […]