One of the things that can cause real problems in the area of communication, and even our decisions, is this thing called assumption. When we make an assumption, we jump to form a conclusion about someone or something without solid evidence or proof. This is easy to do because we all have had life experiences
Read MoreEinstein once said, “The true definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” How true! If you want something different in life, you have to do something different! If you continue to think the way you have always thought and have the same belief system that you have
Read MoreBrian Tracy, author and motivational speaker, asks a very interesting question. “What one skill, if you developed and did it consistently in an excellent fashion, would have the greatest positive impact on your income?” That is a great question to consider. I don’t believe we are given more in life until we utilize and maximize
Read MoreI received an ecard from a Facebook friend not long ago. Even though I had never met this person face-to-face, that small gesture was much needed that day. I am reminded once again that often it is not the big things in life that impact people as much as the small behind-the-scenes gestures of kindness
Read MoreOne important coaching principle that I talk with my clients about is the idea of de-cluttering your life. To make room for new things and even the dreams that we have, we often need to de-clutter our physical, emotional and mental environments. What do I mean? I am really talking about getting rid of the
Read MoreWell, the countdown has started for the new year. Out with the old and in with the new. This is the time when many of us start thinking about our New Year’s resolutions, things we want to change or do differently. I have decided that this year rather than think so much about what I
Read MoreI am really a kid at heart. I love everything about Christmas- the sights and sounds and even the special smells and aromas of Christmas. What other time of the year can you have such wonderful scents, fragrances and aromas that tantalize your senses and cause you to re-live pleasant memories from years gone by?
Read MoreThe story of Susan Boyle on “Britain’s Got talent” is the kind of feel good story that most of us like and can celebrate. We always like it when the unlikely happens. When Susan Boyle took the stage, the last thing the judges and audience expected was for her to succeed. Then she opened her
Read MoreI just received news about a close family friend that unexpectedly passed away. It came as a big shock to me and to his family. What made this news really poignant was I had just seen him about two months ago at an anniversary party. It had been several years since I had seen him
Read MoreBill Montgomery once said that one of the most important things in life is to decide what is the most important thing? That is sound advice. How many people really do that or take the time to give their values any thought? Many of the difficulties we face in life and inner stress we encounter
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