10 things to do after a setback
There are all the inspiring quotes about setbacks: Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm. —Winston Churchill Never confuse a single defeat with a final defeat. —F. Scott Fitzgerald Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success. —Dale […]
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The “magic” formula to stop procrastinating
When you have too much of something to do, is your tendency to do nothing? You haven’t entered any of your expenses in QuickBooks for the year—and it’s August. It’s such a gargantuan task, you put it off another day, week, month. Your big presentation is six weeks away. You have to research, draft content, […]
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Those are the facts, but what’s the story?
You hit the snooze a few times, try on four outfits before settling on what to wear, and get stuck in traffic on your way to work. Those are the facts. But what’s the story you tell? Is it: Once upon a time I had a horrible, awful, terrible start to my day. I can […]
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Garbage in, garbage out: Be careful what you ask
Our brains are wired to answer questions. Where do you need to give yourself permission? What will increase your chance of success? If you knew you could not fail, what would do? What strengths can you leverage? See what I mean? You couldn’t help but start to formulate answers. Our brains just go to work […]
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We all have the same 24 hours in a day
I’m so busy. There aren’t enough hours in the day. It’s a familiar refrain I hear a dozen times a week. I overhear it standing in line at the bank and from the next table over at lunch. I hear it from clients, friends, and the barista at my favorite cafe. And it makes me […]
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To Do vs. Toleration: It matters more than you might think
I have a To Do list. I use it to get things done. Tasks go on the list. Tasks are marked off the list. I used to be at war with my To Do list because it started to fill less with tasks to do and more with tolerations. You know what I mean by […]
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I’m doing research for a new vacuum. Thank you.
I have much to be grateful for. I’m guessing you do too. Most of us—when we intentionally pause and think about it—can come up with a long list of people and things for which we’re thankful. But what about the rest of the time? What about day in and day out while you’re “doing” life? […]
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You need to read this if you’re a worry-wart
Worry is a slippery thing. On the one hand, it feels like something positive you’re doing. An expression of caring about someone or something. You worry… your recent graduate will have trouble finding a “real” job. your spouse won’t get the promotion at work. your sibling isn’t taking care of his health. your friend is […]
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31 ways to get unstuck & inspired
Are you in a rut? Do you feel like you’ve lost your mojo? Here are 31 ways to get unstuck and inspired—and create the life you crave. Mindset matters. Choose yours with intention. Slow down and savor—the moment, the day, your life. Be willing to do the work. You’re worth it. Say no with ease […]
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A daily dose of saying no will make you happier
Have you said no today? If not, why not? We have to start saying no if we want to be intentional about our lives. Let’s unpack that statement because “intentional about our lives” might sound vague or New Agey. Not that there’s anything wrong with New Agey. But I know phrases like living intentionally and living […]
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The good, bad, and ugly of your mindsets
You’re familiar with the mindset of the glass being half full or half empty. It’s the exact same glass, but two people can see it very differently. It’s like the quote says: Be careful how you interpret the world: It is like that. This quote perfectly captures mindset at work. Because our interpretations of the […]
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Are you confused and uncertain about what to do next?
A client, let’s call her Ann, was complaining about a lack of clarity in her business. I feel fuzzy about who my ideal client really is. Which means I’m also not feeling confident about the services I’m offering—or not offering. Ann’s marketing strategy was so multi-pronged and complicated that even she got confused trying to […]
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What if you stopped participating in busy?
Today I hopped on a bus that was running late. In an attempt to make up time, the driver drove at least twice the speed limit, which meant slamming on the brakes for each stop to pick up and let off passengers. And since the bus stops are not overly far apart, this meant driving […]
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Warning: Your serenity and sanity are at risk
Are you so overwhelmed that you don’t have the time or energy to do anything about why you’re overwhelmed to begin with? It’s a maddening conundrum, isn’t it? Your To Do list is mostly undone, work has reached its tentacles way beyond an 8-hour day, and life keeps presenting you with unexpected hurdles. Most days […]
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Will this matter a year from now?
Richard Carlson wrote: Ask yourself this question: ’Will this matter a year from now?’ You get stuck in traffic or make a mistake at work. The project is delayed or you have an argument with your spouse. The client bails or your inbox is overflowing. Carlson wants you to stop sweating the small stuff by […]
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