“Be happy. Be yourself. If others don’t like it, let them be. Happiness is a choice. Life isn’t about pleasing everybody.” Unknown Does your self -esteem depend on the opinion of others? Have you become so absorbed in others that you ignore your own needs and desires, living a life that depends on the reaction …
Try not to slip into someone else’s manufactured urgency today. It is tough when it’s your boss who is creating the chaos. I had a boss who would literally be waiting for me at my office door on Monday mornings with some “emergency”. I learned to listen, agree with her, go into my office,close the …
“Your personal brand is what people say about you when you’re not in the room.” Jeff Bezos, founder Amazon. My neighbor retired this summer after 36 years with the same employer. This used to be a common occurrence, but no longer. Now this gentleman is definitely the exception to the rule. It really got me …
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“Don’t let negative and toxic people rent space in your head. Raise the rent and kick them out!” Robert Tew, author One of the comments I get frequently from coaching clients is “I think I’m a nice person but I seem to attract negative, toxic people!” “Is it me?” they ask. Well, in a way, …
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“Respect for ourselves guides our morals; respect for others guides our manners.” Laurence Sterne So , what DO employees want? Even if you’re pulling down a great paycheck, if you’re earning it at a place where you’re treated unfairly or disrespectfully, chances are you’ll want out. According to a survey from the Society for Human …
“Do not dwell on the past.” “Do not dream of the future.” Concentrate the mind on the present moment.” Buddha Life unfolds in the present. But most of us don’t notice it. We let the present slip away as we worry about the future and ruminate about what’s past. When we’re at work, we dream about …
“Things that matter most must never be at the mercy of things that matter least.” Goethe Over the past few months, I’ve been thinking a lot about how to make time for what truly matters. I left my job three years ago to become a solopreneur. My mission was to do meaningful creative work on …
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Can’t believe my 2 months in Key West is coming to a close! It has been an awesome experience; tried some new things, met some great people, dogs, and a cat! Worked steadily; Skyping with both new clients and current clients. Did some pretty good creative work for my business, too, including program development and …
One of the populations I work with in my coaching practice is Baby Boomers. They are feeling stuck in their current job, are seeking a new job or career, or are confused as to why they are not getting the promotions or plum assignments. Due to their years of experience, they should be knocking the …
After lots of planning and driving, my husband, my dog and I arrived in Key West, one of my favorite places. Getting there almost feels like coming home to me as the little funky city and I are a good fit! When we reached the rental office, double parked of course, and eager to get …
