We all have times when we interact with people who are nervous or anxious. In professional situations, we might find it when we have to speak with employees, when we interview people, or when we ourselves are interviewing with a new manager. Here are some hints that a person is nervous or anxious in this…
It’s funny how today’s Show Up! journal power of words make me feel more vulnerable than powerful. They carry the ring of truth, but they also scare me. As I wrote these words in this morning’s journal, it struck me that I tend not to ask for help. I tend to try to do everything…
Today’s show up journal power words: it’s all about connecting. Here’s a little story. All hail Veronica at Dun and Bradstreet. I had a thorny problem. She helped me and went above and beyond to make things great again. Whew!As we were hanging up, I said, “I’d like to ask you one more question. What…
Today’s Show Up! Journal power words. Wow. Treating ourselves fairly, treating ourselves as if we are worth what we are worth, can be super hard for people, but it is crucial. First, we have to determine our worth. We have to know we are deserving and worthwhile people. Second, we have to internalize that sense…
Today’s Show Up! Journal power words: sometimes the words that I write during my journaling hit me right between the eyes. I’m fighting that battle right now. I’m fighting the battle to remain consistent despite the progress. If I progress, I want to motivate myself to progress more, to reach new heights. But sometimes, all…
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…
Today’s Show Up! Journal power words: I think that often what we need when we are scared is a change of perspective. Sure, everyone gets scared. Even the people who say they’re never afraid are sometimes terrified. I don’t think the key is to never be afraid. I think the key is to know what…
Today’s Show Up! Journal power words: I’ve been giving a lot of thought to the notion that as we progress, what’s most important is how much we give and how much we help. I think it’s true. I think generosity, kindness, compassion, and a giving nature are some of the best and most notable characteristics…
Today’s Show Up! Journal power words. I’m on a weekend getaway right now, but I got up extra early to write in the journal and get a bunch of work done. I love that I love what I what I do. I love that my work feels like playtime. We all deserve that. We are all…