Who comes to mind when you think of people who are resilient? I believe we think they are people who have “superpowers” or are legends. The truth is they are ordinary people like you and me doing extraordinary things. Some are people who are dealing with significant health issues. Other people use their strengths and Read more »
On my trip to visit my daughters recently I took a few different books to read. The one I want to share with you is A Peacock in the Land Of Penguins. I believe everyone experiences a time in their life when they don’t fit in…when they want to stand up for themselves for being Read more »
In the past few weeks I have focused on resilience because I know from my studies and working with clients the positive impact it can have on our lives. Below are two more skills that can support you in being more resilient. I believe learning to use these skills will help you recover from setbacks Read more »
As promised last time, I want to share some key factors in how to lead a more resilient life. Resilient people think differently. They use a set of skills, whether innate or learned, that allows them to persevere, to manage stress more easily, and to move through failure instead of getting stuck in it. Strengthening Read more »
Scientific research has powerfully demonstrated that Resilience and Positive Self Talk is the key to success at work and satisfaction in life. Your natural reserves of resilience, coupled with the thoughts that you think, affects your performance in school and at work, your physical and mental health, and the quality of your relationships. They are Read more »
As I promised here is the third of a series of three time management articles on managing your time and life. Good time management skills will allow you to be in control of your time and life, and your stress and energy levels. Here are several tips and techniques, plus a great exercise that will Read more »
Ever think to yourself, I don’t have the time for managing my time? Of course, we all have! How do you manage all your stuff? How do you decide what to focus on each day? I have used a system that really helps manage my workflow at home and in the office. David Allen’s system Read more »
Time management today is more about managing your life than what you have scheduled at 9:00 AM or 3:00 PM. There are often so many demands on us today that accomplishing things can be very difficult; incoming information, distractions and interruptions, balancing our personal and professional lives are a few that make it a real Read more »
I wrote about a lecture I attended while the Dalai Lama was visiting the United States. He offered such insightful information that I’d like to share more with you regarding Life With the Dalai Lama. Take it in and enjoy! Here are several statements made by the Dalai Lama: Open arms to change but Read more »
Socrates said, “the unexamined life is not worth living.” While I always recommend positive self-talk, (the examined life is a joyful experience, for example), Socrates is suggesting that we step back from the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life and have a look at who we are and what we have become. Perhaps you will Read more »
JC Hayward stands out as a gem in the shining crown of broadcast journalism in Washington, DC. As the DC market's first female anchor, she celebrates 39 years as an anchor at WUSA9 and was recently inducted into the National Association of Broadcast Journalists' Hall of Fame.
