Posted by ssamakow
on April 23, 2012
in My Peeps, Power of Positive
Many people emphasize the importance of an answer to a question as opposed to the importance of the question being asked. According to Peter Drucker, well known writer and management consultant, “The most common source of mistakes in management decisions is the emphasis on finding the right answer rather than the right question.” It makes Read more »
Posted by ssamakow
on March 27, 2012
in My Peeps, Power of Positive
Scientific study after scientific study has confirmed, absolutely, that our brains are much more attracted to negative images and thoughts. The brain typically detects negative information faster than positive information. Our brains actually have a negative bias. We now know that you can rewire your brain to think and act in ways that lead to Read more »
Posted by ssamakow
on March 6, 2012
in Home, My Peeps, Power of Positive
Wouldn’t it be great if we could click our heels together and presto, we’d have instant positive self talk and confidence. Ah, if only… I remember when my daughter was a little girl. She was obsessed with the movie the Wizard of Oz. For several weeks in a row we’d go down to the Museum Read more »
Posted by ssamakow
on February 20, 2012
in My Peeps, Power of Positive
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 »
Posted by ssamakow
on February 20, 2012
in Home, My Peeps, Power of Positive
What would it feel like to wake up excited and go to sleep fulfilled? Does it sound like a way you would like to live your life? It does for me! And I don’t mean in a “Pollyanna” way or walking around with a smile on my face all the time. What I have noticed Read more »
Posted by ssamakow
on February 1, 2012
in Home, Power of Positive
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 »
Posted by ssamakow
on January 23, 2012
in Home, My Peeps, Power of Positive
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 »
Posted by ssamakow
on January 11, 2012
in Home, My Peeps, Power of Positive
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 »
Posted by ssamakow
on December 23, 2011
in Home, My Peeps, Power of Positive
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 »
Posted by ssamakow
on December 6, 2011
in Home, My Peeps, Power of Positive
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 »