When we experience adversity in our personal or professional lives, many of us stop doing the things that contribute to our well-being and long-term success. The challenge we face seems to require 100 percent of our energy and attention. And while, initially, you may have to drop everything and attend to the crises at hand, the quicker you get back to doing those things that support your well-being and success, the quicker you’ll bounce back from …
We know that mindfulness is an essential tool for balance, success, and emotionally intelligent leadership. And we know deep down the best tool known to man for improving your mindfulness muscle is… meditation! Even just 5 – 10 minutes a day makes me more focused, creative, productive, and patient with my family, clients, and team. Vast research backs up these findings! New meditators often ask (amongst many other things) whether guided meditations are ‘good’. Better than …
Our question of the week (or of a lifetime): Is work/life balance really achievable? “Balance isn’t even real,” you might be thinking. Or, “It’s not possible for someone like me… (with my job, my children, my life experiences).” If you feel this way, you aren’t alone. Many people believe that balance is a myth. But I am here to tell you that balance is 100% real, possible, and attainable for everyone, including you. People who believe …
Last month, a radiologist found some calcifications in my left breast during my annual mammogram. She ordered a biopsy and informed me that 70% of the time the results are benign (not cancerous). While the stats were in my favor, I couldn’t help thinking about the other 30%… and with that, I received an unexpected gift. Before I go further, let me tell you the results came back benign. I don’t have breast cancer. …
As our kiddos head back to school, let’s be honest, there’s anxiety up and down and all around – within our children (‘Will I have friends?’ ‘Will the teachers like me?’ ‘What if I don’t do well?’….. ‘Am I safe at school?’) and within us (about our children feeling all those things!). I bet $1,000 that your go-to reaction is to figure out how you can help your child through their feelings. BUT, I encourage you to …