Likely, we all want to do our best. We may even believe we need to strive for perfection. And though we may pay lip service to the idea that nobody is perfect, most of us still desire to achieve excellence in certain aspects of our lives. Striving for excellence is a good quality that can […]
What are the different ways we give and receive hugs? Maybe you’re meeting up with a friend or family member and it is your way of greeting them. Perhaps you’ve had a bit of a rough day and need a hug from your partner or child when you arrive home. You may find yourself giving […]
Last week’s blog covered Long Term Goals but, according to Roger Federer, “You have to believe in the long term plan you have but you need the short term goals to motivate and inspire you.” – Roger Federer Most goals are comprised of many incremental steps. For example, if your goal is to be a […]
You may be familiar with the Chinese calendar that assigns an animal and its attributes to each year. The Western Astrological system, similar to the Chinese system, is based on time periods of birth, each having 12 symbols or signs associated with personalities and fortunes. However, whereas the Chinese system is based on archetypal animals, […]
Last week I attended an entrepreneurial event like non-other. Over the past 1 ½ years I’ve spoken about this event with many people. Of the people I’ve invited, 10 have attended. Each person who’s attended thought it equally fantastic. That’s not the reason I’m writing about the event, but more to explain about it before […]
We’re halfway through January so, is it too late to start on the road to a New You for the New Year? Nah,,, It’s Never Too Late. Did you know that healthy aging month has been celebrated in September for the past 30 years? It was established by Christine Worthington, president of the Educational Television […]
“Who Do You Want To be?” may sound like a peculiar question. It came to me after a conversation the other evening with a business acquaintance. A man in about his mid-thirties, I’ll call him Ben, going through a serious medical situation. His attitude was so unbelievably positive, his energy upbeat, his voice strong, his […]
As a new year is upon us, it dawned on me that when reflecting on 2022 and anticipating 2023 it was similar to the pauses of reflection and anticipation used in public speaking to punctuate a point. After you’ve said something important, whether speaking to 1 or 1000, give the the listener(s) the opportunity to […]
We’re making our list, and checking it twice, to make sure everyone is happy and thinks we’re nice. But….. is that the true meaning of the holiday season? Are we present for ourselves and, therefore, ultimately, can we be fully present for our families? Are we forgetting the simplest pleasures of life that bring us […]
Holidays are typically celebrated with joy, laughter, and togetherness. But for many people they also represent sadness and loneliness. It may be sadness from loss of a loved one, separation from those we love and care about, whether family or friends. Others still don’t have anyone to share the holidays with, even from a distance. […]
