Gratitude isn’t just a good idea I know. I know. We have all heard about gratitude a million times. But it is such a powerful force and we can activate it at any time. And, positive change is almost impossible without gratitude. When we are not grateful for what we already have, then we are […]
More will power and more effort are not the answer
April 18, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Wonder vs Worry
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Bigger than our problems
March 31, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Bigger than our problems There’s an old saying about being bigger than our problems. What would happen if we took this literally? Think about one of your big problems. This could be with a person or a situation. Now notice that from your mind’s eye perspective, that person or that situation is bigger than you […]
Just a smidgen more
March 25, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Cruising for happiness
March 21, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Cruising for happiness The cruise lines do a fabulous job of training their people to initiate contact, make eye contact, smile, and greet people all day long. I invite you to have a cruise ship employee kind of day today. Greet everyone you cross paths with today with a little attention, a smile, and an […]
Deathbed Conversations That Will Never Happen
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Erratic Thinking
February 22, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Erratic Thinking Most people suffer from erratic thinking in some areas of their lives. Erratic thinking leads to erratic results, erratic effort, and erratic performance. If we do not change our thinking, then how can we possibly do better? The question then becomes ~ are we willing to put in the effort and the work […]
Win or be the star
February 21, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Win or be the star Would you rather win or be the star? Do you prefer the credit or the desired outcome? Ego, which is driven by our insecurities, is desperate for credit, recognition, and the spot light. This can often get in the way of the desired outcome. I’ve seen this many times on […]
A chain reaction of kindness
February 14, 2017 by Leave a Comment
A chain reaction of kindness Today I learned about Rachel Joy Scott and the organization started in her memory, rachelschallenge.org. Rachel encouraged people to intentionally reach out to those in need. She said, “Compassion is the greatest form of love humans have to offer…I have this theory that if one person can go out of their […]
