Finding the power – It’s about discipline.
Often times people think they’re not talented or qualified enough to make a success of their talents. But so often it’s not about talent. It’s about drive and persistence. In other words: discipline. Discipline, discipline, discipline – can we say it enough?Click to read more...
Challenge: think outside the box
Getting unstuck in order to change your life often starts with a burst of creativity. Maybe you imagine how the world could be, or you realize a new perspective, etc. Whatever it is, it’s about getting outside your box. What’s your box? Your work, your home, your family, your comforts. These are the elements of … Continue →
Healthy Hobbies
A hobby is a break for the mind, an interest where your talents go out in all directions. So how about you make it a healthy direction? What’s a healthy hobby? Well, first there’s the obvious: exercise. That means you could be into swimming, weight training, dancing, Qi Gong, yoga, pilates, kick boxing, martial arts, … Continue →
Pacing Yourself For Success
Stress levels have never been higher in recent years as they are now, not when it comes to trying to survive in this financially uncertain climate. I know some people who work 7 days a week, and 12 to 14 hour days is the norm. The logic is that you can’t afford to slow down. … Continue →
No Fear
No Fear! Embracing the moment! Just watched Ashleigh McIvor, Canada’s Gold Medalist in the women’s skicross being interviewed on CTV, the Olympic channel. She said something very profound worth sharing. I will have to paraphrase what she said, but I think I caught the drift. The interviewer said, “is it true that you knew you … Continue →
Quiz: What Your Hobbies Reveal
The eyes are the window to the soul. . . Well, actually, they’re the window to your optical nerve. But if getting to know a person is on your mind, then I say: “take a look at their hobbies.” What does your hobby say about you? Are they habits which assist you on the road … Continue →
Get Empowered: Workaholics vs. Work Enthusiasts
There’s an article in the Journal of Business Ethics (2009) 84: 167-172 reviewing the increasingly popular topic of over-working. It’s made us wonder: what’s the real difference between work enthusiasts and workaholics, and can that difference be maintained? Do passions burn out? Can drive dwindle? Will high flying career guys/gals eventually land and realize they’re … Continue →
Stressed Out At Work
I recently had a client who was totally stressed out. Now it seems that when we get this way it is about one of two things, love or money. In his situation it was about money. More specifically, about work. What was stressing him out was that nobody at his job seemed to give a … Continue →
Life Changing Group Work
We often talk about changing your life, becoming empowered and living with purpose. All these terms are optimistic with that the key ingredient of hope. But what other ingredients are needed? Today I’ve got a thought on how groups improve lives, increase creativity, and in turn through the ripple effect, change the world. When I … Continue →
What me? I’m Skinny Fat?
Skinny fat is a term for people who don’t look large, but have dwindling muscle mass and increasing fat in their bodies. This is a condition I always knew about, but not one that I realized applied to me. However, I just had a revelation. Last week I went to Good Life Fitness for an … Continue →