How do you stop yourself when you are in the midst of chaos? I think the first step is to recognize that you are in the state of chaos.That sounds pretty simple and yet it can be a challenge. Chaos can take many forms. It might be overwhelm at work. It might be resistance in your […]
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How Do You Handle the Unexpected?
There are so many ways to handle the unexpected and some serve us well and others not at all. We have those “go to” ways of dealing with surprises. For some of us it’s to add drama, for others it’s to get really quiet and go inside, and for yet others it’s time to kick […]
Where Does Your Mind Get Hooked?
I have been paying attention to when and how our minds get hooked. Sometimes those moments are significant and other times they are not. I am going to share an example of a really insignificant one, however muy mind got hooked anyway. I even hesitate to write this example because it shows how quickly my […]
What Motivates You?
What motivates and inspires you? Are you motivated by encouragement from other people? Are you inspired by seeing that someone else has achieved a dream like yours? Is it easy for you to feel motivated at the beginning of a project only to get thrown off course when problems arise? Or are you someone who […]
Struggle or Flow?
Struggle or flow? That is the question. Which is your go-to position? I know that seems like an odd question because you might think that, of course, you would choose flow. However, is that really the case? Think both about your current life and your past. Do you struggle and find things difficult or do […]
Do-be-do-be-do…Be
John and I are in Colorado this week. We drove directly from the airport to one of my most favoritest (I know that’s not a word, but it fits) places on the planet, Shrine Pass. Shrine Pass is at about 10,000 feet and has a 360° view of mountains. I first went there over 20 […]