Do you ever have the experience where you are worried what is going to happen in the future? It's not anything specific, or maybe it's many specific challenges that are all adding up. You might even know your anxiety is 'irrational' but that doesn't help! Here are two approaches you can use to 'think positive' and ...
Category Archives: Get Out of Your Own Way
Do you think, or do you react?
My client's boss said to me about my client: We had a plan in place to move forward with pricing. She was in the situation and just went with the idea that came to her mind. "She needs to think instead ...
Do You Cause Your Own Problems?
There are plenty of aggravations these days that are out of your control. The effects of the economy, and other people's flaws are obvious examples. But for many of the problems that eat up your time and energy, you may have a hand in causing them yourself. This is not blame, this is good news! That ...
Do you Need a Mental Diet?
Given that its 99 degrees outside, I think we can declare it's summer! Bikini season...shirtless outdoor play... it's time for you to get in shape so you don't feel self conscious this summer. And not just physically! Read below ...
Do You Need to Speak Up More?
This morning I was sitting in a Board meeting. Here's the scenario: I'm a brand new member, it's my first meeting, and I don't have as much experience in the field as other people on the Board. You can imagine what I was tempted to think: "Should I speak up?" or ...
Don’t miss this opportunity to build confidence
Can you figure out which of these myths about confidence is fact and which is fiction? 1) If your ratio of positive to negative thoughts is less than 3:1 everyday, you will take two years off of your life. (Answer: TRUE. According to a Mayo Clinic study, your doubting, questioning, self critical thoughts wear and ...
Are you too hard on yourself?
Are you too hard on yourself? Do people tell you they really like you, or think you are great at what you do - but still inside you think you are 'not enough' Do you criticize yourself to try to motivate ...
Do you still need approval?
Why do we still need approval from other people, even though we 'know we shouldn't need it'? As a child, your brain is wired to learn about yourself through the eyes of parents, teachers, siblings, etc. So ...