‘There is no chance, no destiny, no fate, that can circumvent or hinder or control the firm resolve of a determined soul.’ ~Ella Wheeler Wilcox You want to lose weight, but you keep eating poorly. You know you need to exercise, but you just can’t seem to get moving. You’d like to start that…
How to Say I’m Sorry In 14 Ways
In both business and personal relationships, apologies have the power to make or break us. Yet many people, even those with superb communication skills, find it hard to navigate in this realm. Pride, fear and self esteem issues place a barrier in the way. Some people hate apologizing all together. They’d much rather lose friends,…
6 Ways to Stay Productive When You’re Feeling Low
It can be hard to stay focused and productive at the best of times. But when you’re feeling low – whether that’s physically or emotionally – then it can seem almost impossible to concentrate. Maybe you have a daunting number of things to get done … but you can’t seem to summon up the…
Shooting Lessons: 4 Ways to Make Things Happen
A couple of days ago I was shooting around at my neighborhood basketball court. And unfortunately, my shot was off. And when I say off, I mean way off. I felt like I couldn’t make a shot if my life depended on it. In fact, I even shouted that out loud! But that’s when…
Taking Things Personally – 4 Ways To Stop!
I work with family — husband, offspring, in-laws and their partners. A while back, I was going through some difficulties. My mother’s terminal cancer, my own health problems, and the start of a new business venture are three that spring to mind. It was a stressful period and looking back, I can see that…
10 Ways to Rediscover Your Creativity
Do you remember those magical times in your childhood when you could lose yourself in your imagination? You could become anything and anyone, and life was full of infinite possibilities and exciting potential. Logic didn’t get in the way, blocking your sense of freedom and joy. And if life was miserable, you could escape from…