Finally we are talking about feelings, emotions and mental health in the workplace. Be smarter than the average bear and use the feelings wheel to understand the origin, shades and depth of what you are feeling. In a digital remote environment it is all too easy to misunderstand the intent and get sidetracked. Your emotions…
Category: Self-Managment
All about showing up as our best self and getting out of our own way so we can do the work and be who we are supposed to be.
6 Reasons to Love Face Masks
How we embrace change says a lot about who we are. Face masks are now a given in everyday life. How we choose to protect ourselves and others and live those beliefs shows who we are. I choose to embrace facemasks and with that comes the responsibility of choosing my fashion accessory wisely for each…
Why Laugh Out Loud (LOL)?
Admit it. We all LOL, even though we hate the term. When we find ourselves actually laughing out loud it feels good. Laughter produces an immediate major positive impact on our entire well being. And the effect lasts. Popularized in 1989, “LOL” was added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2011. Does this mean it’s…
Byproducts of a Pandemic
Let’s talk about pandemic byproducts. I have been a Zoom customer for years (thanks to Vistage) and was quite comfortable transitioning to work at home. Although I never thought of investing in Zoom as a company, it was still a boost to know the technology and how to use it before Zoom became a household…
Managing Annoying ME
Forget co-workers, family, friends and neighbors. How do you keep out of your own way when you are with yourself 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and going for at least another 4 weeks? Being able to get out of your own way is an art in any time and place. Understanding your…
Keep a Smile in a Drawer
During a crisis find time to smile instead of the natural inclination to worry, hunker down and get serious. We all need a pressure valve to release these intense feelings. Stefanie Johnson, Founder/ CEO of SwapIt, has made her life’s mission to have women look and feel their best. Finding joy is critical to…
To Panic or Not
Don’t panic. Reactions speak louder than actions. The flurry of information and activity about the Coronavirus is taking on a life of its own. Bombarded by data, public messages and emails (from well everyone – even just to say they are aware) makes it all more confusing. The stakes are high. No one knows where…
Don’t Steal the Glass
When most people talk about the glass they are referring to their status as an optimist or pessimist. These days that’s the wrong question. How about who owns the glass? My blog is now way off topic from where I started 3 years ago writing about leading through difficult situations with challenging team personalities…
Tackle Simpler This Year
If you are like me, New Years resolutions remind you of past promises not kept. And we are not alone. Wanting a simpler life is a good goal. Forbes reports less than 25% of people follow through on New Years resolutions by years end. In 2020, find a simpler, kinder way to approach your vices,…