Posts Tagged With ‘ Personal Growth ’

Retirement does not mean the end of professional connection or influence. Keeping your connections with your business community and participating actively, albeit differently, can contribute to personal growth and healthy aging. Staying connected also provides many opportunities for mentorship, knowledge sharing, and even potential business opportunities.  In today’s digital age, staying connected is easier than ever! You can engage in online communities and webinars, attend local business events or simply maintain relationships through regular check-ins.  Here... Continue Reading

Personal and Professional Development Life can throw you off balance in so many ways, and you can lose that hard-earned confidence. At such times, the important part is to remember what you know, not what you don’t… Ai generated image In school, I was a backbencher, finding comfort in those rear seats. Little did I know that sometimes life throws you to the front. One day, the teacher asked me to speak in front of the class, and then as part of an elocution exercise, I was made to recite the poem “Casabianca” — “The boy stood on the burning deck.” As I grew up, the meaning of... Continue Reading

WARRIOR A Warrior, she’s often been, obsessed with other lands. In tending to her freedom, so content to raise her hand. Yet even in the midst of war, surrounded by alone she knew t’was might that brought her here, and sliced her to the bone. This Warrior has sheathed her sword. Its glint may dull, at will. Her wounds, now tender’d, body bathed. Her feet now soft and still. All wagers off, she’s settled in, sworn enemies released and whole. Old Warrior, the time is nigh to find yourself at home. An Elegant Mind’s Handbook When I wrote this poem, I struggled with the word old because... Continue Reading

Are you a person who enjoys the challenge of competition, but also likes to fit in? Admitting that a challenge energizes you but attempting to fit in with a group establishes a dichotomy that creates a conflict within. You cannot fit in and stand out. The first step is admitting that you have a strong drive to overcome challenges. A person who stands out must be unique, would you agree? Even in a group of unique individuals, you must be willing to stand out. If you don’t stand out, or if the group is unwilling to accept you as a standout, you’re in the wrong group. This internal conflict... Continue Reading

I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference From the poem The Road Less Traveled by Robert Frost Isn’t it cool? Every day that you wake up on this side of the grass is another opportunity to win. Winners begin each day with anticipation – looking forward to finding the something colored beautiful moments in this great day that will can only be found on Winner’s Road. These moments can be a thought, a conversation, an activity…anything that creates a connection... Continue Reading

Don’t love your work? Can’t wait to get the heck out of there when your shift is done? It’s up to you to find some part of your job to enjoy. Let’s get real: You signed on for this work. You agreed to their terms and conditions. Even if you felt you had no choice but to take this job, at some point you must have been relieved when you got the opportunity.  Why aren’t you pleased that the option came your way? Gratitude for what you have is the beginning of enjoyment. Every person in the workplace has found themselves in this situation at one time or another. I have been in it more than... Continue Reading

Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey have written a thought-provoking book together. It’s called Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier. Yep. There are other books on how to get happy. Why is this one different? One of the many things I enjoy about this content is that Brooks and Winfrey share that happiness isn’t a feeling, it’s a direction. They invite us to consider getting happier as a process we can activate each day. That changes the game. They also invoke the power of three and discuss what research has determined as the three powerful factors that contribute... Continue Reading

Each day when I wake up on this side of the grass I search for something colored beautiful with which to decorate my day. I’ve never been disappointed. I highly recommend this practice. It has saved many of my opportunities from circling the bowl. Today entrepreneur, author, podcaster, and motivational speaker Ed Mylett shared the good stuff. Maybe you self-sabotage because it allows you to predict the future, to feel like you’re in control. Ed Mylett Great thinkers, speakers, and writers offer us a perspective about ourselves in a way that we may have never thought of before. Ed got... Continue Reading

Aging Gracefully: A Beautiful Journey towardsSelf-Love, and 5 Practices to Embrace   As we journey through life, each year brings about a host of transformative experiences that shape us into the unique individuals we are. Aging is a natural part of this journey, and an opportunity to embrace maturity, wisdom, and a renewed sense of self-appreciation.  We’ll explore how you can do just that in style, and with grace, via these five effective tips: 1. Adopt a Healthy Lifestyle:This goes beyond the usual advice to eat well and exercise regularly. It’s about embracing the lifestyle that... Continue Reading

It’s better to change 10 things by 1% than one thing by 10% Dr. Tara Swart In a recent interview, author and neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart describes how she considers the Law of Attraction, and, in particular, a vision board. She considers it as an activity log. She notes that it’s not enough to simply create the dream…it’s also necessary to action the dream. I believe this is a beneficial and action-oriented way of making your dreams work for you. At some point, your dream must transform into a goal. This means that you must begin to map out the steps to achieving it. This can... Continue Reading