It’s inevitable. Someone will say something that annoys you. If you are like me, it is both grating and frustrating. I lose my focus, whether it’s a business or personal conversation. Basically my body’s physiological “annoyed” response will kick in. My blood pressure rises and I start to look irritated. Reactions speak louder than words. …
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.
Whoops I did It Again…I Annoyed My Co-Workers
How many times have you said to yourself, I won’t do that again. I’ve learned my lesson. And yet, there it is… Whoops I did it again. I annoyed my coworkers. Not on purpose, yet I was bolder, more aggressive and louder than needed. So it’s time once again to take the How do I…
Let It Be: 3 Reasons to Walk Away
Walking away is counter-intuitive. We are socialized to keep commitments and own up to our responsibilities. Knowing when to let it be and let go takes a lot of work. It’s the opposite of I don’t care. It’s the culmination of lessons and experience. It can be the ultimate sign of maturity. The trick is…
Zen in an Annoying World in 3 Simple Steps
How can you stay calm, cool and collected when everything and everyone around you is dancing on your last nerve? Often you can’t. Learning to not react is an advanced skill set. It combines patience and trust. Most of all it requires practice. I have learned that it can be as easy as 1-2-3. 1….
Confidence Can Be Annoying
Confident people can be annoying. They always know what they want and how to get it. Isn’t it the dream to always say the right thing at the most opportune time? The superpower of being absolutely sure in my choices. A general rule of thumb is that if you are not sure — act…
Your Second Act: GGRR = Give. Growth. Redemption. Relevance.
It’s that time of year again. The end of one year and the start of a new one. Your chance for new beginnings. This time, make it more than chance. Change your story. Grow from your past and make this year the most meaningful ever. GGRR… G = Learn to GIVE: Live and give your…
TEAM: Together Everyone Annoys Me
I declared war on annoying people in 2017 with the release of my book Managing Annoying People. Now it seems everyone wants in the act and it’s a hot topic — how annoying! So let’s get going. My special mission in life, my super-power if you will, is to help you get un-annoyed. And yes,…
Battle Fatigue
Commonly known as PTSD – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder according to the Mayo Clinic is a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event. Unfortunately, I have firsthand experience with it. …
When the Gym Stops Working…
What happens when the gym becomes inconvenient? Read my post in Sixty and Me to get your chores done and take care of your workout routine at the same time. http://sixtyandme.com/5-ways-to-make-the-most-use-of-housework-try-the-housework-gym-routine/