Sometimes, the best thing we can do is get out of our own way. When we get stuck, the paralysis kicks in, and we go nowhere.
But, the second we ask ourselves what we might do if we weren’t wearing our own shoes but rather standing outside ourselves, the answer shows up and taps us on the nose.
The next time you’re stuck, ask yourself, what would I do if I weren’t stuck? And the answer? It’ll be there.
Be their secret weapon. If you’re older and you want to be an employee in a company, the key is to change the perceptions of potential employers who often still operate in the “hire them young” paradigm. An older employee will have more maturity, wisdom, and experience. They’ll be an asset to your team if…
Today’s Tarot: Seven of Cups (Dreams, options, wishes) The seven of cups is one of my favorite cards with one caveat and it’s that old chestnut, “be careful what you wish for, because you just might get it.” The card shows up when we have options (and sometimes don’t even know what those are) and…
This is as simple as it gets. If you don’t believe in what you’re doing, if you can’t stand behind what you offer, then you need to go find something else. If, however, you do believe in what you’re bringing? Then, it’s your responsibility to bring it. It’s your responsibility to share it. It’s your…
Today’s Show Up! Journal power words: I love the free-write portion of my journaling in the morning. The realizations sometimes come fast. And sometimes they knock me on the noggin and go, “Yeah, we’ve been trying to tell you this for the last 35 years.” The temptation to burn out rather than fade away can…
A micro-break in the middle of a hectic day can make all the difference in your productivity. Not ready to tackle your next to-do item? Feeling bitten by the procrastination bug? Give yourself a full-fledged micro-break. Sit, relax, kick back – for healthy count of five. For that long, you can indulge in a daydream…
At one point, in my early 20s, I was down to my last few dollars. I had graduated from college, (with all of the attendant student loans and debt), and I moved to Washington DC with literally $23 in my pocket. I had found a basement to live in but had no idea how I…